About Us
Who we are
Heirloom is a clothing brand that gives new life to kimonos with 1,300 years of history. When you wear these pieces, you'll feel the spirit and history of Japan, becoming part of its culture yourself. In Japan, there's a lovely tradition of mothers and grandmothers handing down their treasured kimonos to the next generation. Heirloom brings this tradition into today's world, offering special clothes that strengthen family ties across generations.
Your choice has the power to carry culture and history into the future.
Heirloom(エアルーム)は、1300年の歴史を持つ着物を新たな形で蘇らせるアパレルブランドです。 身に纏うことで、日本のこころや歴史を感じられます。
日本には、母や祖母が愛用した着物を次の世代へ受け継ぐ美しい伝統があります。
Heirloomはその伝統を現代に生かし、世代を超えて、絆を深める特別な一着をお届けします。
一緒に1300年の歴史を未来へ繋いでいきませんか。
About the founder
The founder of Heirloom was born into a traditional kimono shop established in 1880, growing up surrounded by Japanese traditional beauty from childhood.
(Great-grand mother and her coworkers)
Through daily life at the shop, he experienced the changing patterns and colors of kimono that reflect the passing seasons and felt the passion that artisans pour into each piece of fabric.
Customers would visit the shop seeking special kimonos for important life events. By listening to the stories shared by the customers and the artisans who created the kimono, the founder naturally learned that kimonos are more than just clothing—they are companions that accompany both life's journey and seasonal changes.
The deep meaning of Kimono
Kimonos feature various motifs including animals, plants, landscapes, geometric patterns, and vessels—each carrying special significance. For example, the crane, believed to live for a thousand years, symbolizes longevity and vital energy. This is why crane patterns are commonly used for wedding kimonos.
Kimono's global connections
Kimono has evolved over its long history, influenced by many countries and regions. The arabesque pattern, for instance, can be traced back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It traveled along the Silk Road, evolving through India, Persia, and China before arriving in Japan in the late 6th century, where it continues to be widely used in kimono patterns today.
While the kimono has been a pillar of Japanese culture for centuries, its designs and stories share remarkable connections with cultures around the world. Through Heirloom, we hope to share both the profound beauty of kimono and this sense of global interconnectedness with people worldwide.
This is the spirit that drives our brand.