Kimono Product Traceability

Sourced directly from the historic Nishijin district of Kyoto, Japan, each panel of your shoe is cut from an authentic, vintage Obi—the ceremonial sash of the traditional kimono. The most salient feature of this exquisite fabric is its three-dimensional, handwoven texture, crafted using pure silk and genuine metallic threads. Because every vintage Obi is unique, no two pairs of shoes will ever share the exact same pattern, making yours a truly unrepeatable masterpiece.

The structural foundation of your shoe is built upon world-renowned Italian leather, sustainably vegetable-tanned in Tuscany. These premium sole bends are sent directly to our historic Gallucci factory in the Marche region, where they are carefully shaped, skived, and prepared by hand. This traditional tanning method ensures exceptional breathability, natural flexibility, and a lifelong structure that gracefully adapts to your stride.

The assembly of your shoe is a masterclass in patience and precision, merging three critical steps into one seamless execution. First, the upper stitching requires extreme reverence: because the vintage Obi silk is uniquely delicate, its woven edges are meticulously reinforced and sewn to the leather lining by hand to prevent fraying. Next, during the lasting phase, the upper is carefully tensioned over our custom wooden last, adjusting the pull millimetrically to respect the silk’s natural weave. Finally, the structure is completed using the prestigious Blake Stitching technique, which directly sews the leather outsole to the inner sole.

Before any shoe can advance to the final stages, it must pass through our uncompromising internal quality control at the Gallucci factory. Given the extreme delicacy of the vintage Obi Kimono silk, this inspection is highly specialized. Our dedicated quality control artisans meticulously examine every millimeter of the textile, checking for micro-tension issues, ensuring there are no loose jacquard threads, and verifying that the alignment has remained flawless during the intense lasting process

Once quality control is passed, your shoe enters the Finishing phase. Here, our artisans gently clean the delicate Obi silk and hand-polish the fine Italian leathers to reveal their natural depth and luster. Each pair is then nestled into its premium, custom-made luxury box. Included inside is your physical Warranty and Authenticity Card, featuring the unique QR Code that acts as a digital product passport. This code certifies the elite quality, artisan hands, and verified Italian-Japanese provenance of your unique footwear

Having passed every step of our demanding craftsmanship process, your pair is officially logged, secured, and Ready to Ship. Depending on your location, your unique Kimono shoes are dispatched directly from one of our two primary global hubs: either our manufacturing home base in Monte Urano (Marche, Italy), or our exclusive partner location in the heart of Shibuya (Tokyo, Japan). From the cradle of Italian shoemaking to the pulse of Japanese fashion, your masterpiece is prepared to reach you wherever you are in the world.