CRAFTSMANSHIP
CRAFTSMANSHIP
From Material to Form
We oversee each step, from raw materials to the finished futon.
This allows the process to remain simple and consistent.
We follow traditional methods,
while continuing to make what fits into daily life today.
Cotton Preparation
Cotton preparation is the first step in making a futon.
The cotton is opened and loosened, allowing it to take in air and return to its natural state.
Rather than relying entirely on machines, we work with it by hand, adjusting it carefully as we go.
It is a quiet process, not easily seen, but it shapes how the futon settles over time.
Nothing unnecessary is added.
We simply prepare the cotton, and keep it as it is.
Built by Hand
Thin layers of cotton are placed one by one.
The shape is adjusted by hand, through small and careful movements.
It is not something that can be fully reproduced by machines.The work depends on touch, and on quiet observation.
Even in the corners,the cotton is guided into place by hand.
The form emerges gradually, through repetition and adjustment.
Made with the Whole Body
Futon making is both precise and physical.
The work happens close to the ground.
Posture shifts as the cotton is distributed.
Kneeling, standing, leaning—
each movement becomes part of the process.
It requires sensitivity and strength.
And attention that continues, from beginning to end.
All of this comes together in a single futon.
Manufacturing Process
How a Futon Is Made
1.Materials, Chosen at the
Source
Our process begins with selecting the raw materials.
We travel to the regions where cotton is grown,
and choose it on site, checking its condition directly.
Length, thickness, resilience, remaining natural oils,
and how clean the fibers are.
These are things that can only be understood
by seeing and touching the material.
Only cotton that meets our standards is used in our futons.
2.Fabric, Cut and Sewn by
Hand
Each outer fabric is cut and sewn by hand.
Rather than relying entirely on machines,
the fabric is handled with attention to its grain and character.
This allows it to hold the cotton evenly,
and form a stable structure over time.
3.Foundation
The process begins with creating the base structure.
This step supports how the futon holds together,
and how it performs with continued use.
It is done carefully, before any cotton is added.
4.Layering the Cotton
The cotton is layered one sheet at a time.
Each layer is placed with the fibers running in alternating directions.
This allows the fibers to settle into each other,
forming a structure that holds together over time.
5.Shaping the Form
The cotton is not layered evenly throughout.
More is placed through the center,
forming a gentle, rounded shape.
This allows the futon to support the body naturally,
without creating pressure in one place.
6.Closing the Form
Once the cotton is in place, it is enclosed and shaped.
The outline, the corners, and the overall form are adjusted by hand.
The shape is refined gradually, through small
movements and careful attention.
7.Finishing
The final step is done entirely by hand.
Each opening is closed with careful stitching,
adjusting the tension as the work progresses.
This helps the cotton remain stable, and allows the futon to keep its form over time.
Made by Hand, Over Time
Choosing the materials.
Not skipping steps.
Making each piece by hand, while checking as we go.
These are simple things,
But they shape how the futon feels in daily life.