Kurashiki Hampu

Kojima in Kurashiki has long been known as a canvas-producing area. Canvas is a practical, durable textile—so it naturally fits into daily life, from carrying to storing and organising.

Founded in 2003, KURASHIKI CANVAS Co., Ltd. develops products made with Kurashiki canvas: bags, small goods and interior items. The brand keeps the route from material to product close—starting with yarn and finishing with sewing—so the fabric’s strength shows up in real use.

In production, in-house twisting and hands-on adjustments remain important. Details that are difficult to replace with machines still appear, and the selvedge edge is treated as a visible sign of quality. The brand’s process descriptions also mention shuttle looms and a “care over speed” approach.

On the online store you can shop bags, accessories and canvas textiles. The semi-order “My Choice, My Tote” adds another layer of fun—mixing colour and specification choices to get closer to what your routine needs.

For visitors, there are shops where you can feel the material in person. The official shop information explains that the flagship store was created by renovating an old storehouse within a canvas factory, and it also carried a wide selection of canvas fabrics. Regular operations at the flagship store ended on December 20, 2025, and the brand notes it will continue through events and workshops. Nearby shops and the official online store remain available.

Canvas begins with yarn: twisting as a foundation

Kurashiki Hampu emphasises yarn twisting kept in-house. By combining and twisting yarns before weaving, the fabric gains its balance of suppleness and strength—an important base for canvas that is made to work hard in daily life.

Craft “feel” and the beauty of selvedge

Subtle adjustments—like the right tension while preparing warp threads—still rely on experienced hands. The neatly finished edges known as “selvedge” are treated as a sign of technique and quality. The brand also references shuttle looms that weave at a slower pace, favouring care over speed.

My Choice, My Tote: a semi-order tote you can personalise

On the official online store, “My Choice, My Tote” lets you build a tote by combining a shape with chosen details such as handles, pockets and initials. The program uses No.6 canvas with a paraffin finish, and offers multiple body colours to pick from.

Choose by series—and even buy canvas fabric itself

The online store carries not only bags and small goods, but also canvas fabrics. “Tiger Canvas” is presented as a highly water-repellent fabric that draws on processing technology used for Japan Self-Defense Force tents—handy when you want extra protection from the weather.