KITAMURA JAPAN

The official website of KITAMURA MAKURA, the pillow manufacturer since 1923.Here we humbly introduce our pillows made by 40 years-experienced craftsmen... In 1923,Our founder Sadakichi Kitamura has started the business as a cotton cloth wholesaler. For more than 90 years, we have inherited the art of bedding manufacturing over four generations. From the very first step such as cutting the cloth to the finishing touch, our experienced artisans put together the products by hands with all the expertise and sophistication they have gained through history... "Makura" is a direct translation of pillow. Pillow derives from "a cushion used on the bed". Plus, a bed needs to be decorated as a furniture to fit the living environment of western culture. On the other hand, makura has always been strictly "a tool to sleep" without any chance to be witnessed by others in our tradition. These facts led us to think pillows and makura are quite similar but completely different items. Makura has..

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