Brand & Maker Overview

TAKEYARI

Canvas woven in Kurashiki — ranging from very thick to lightweight.

TAKEYARI is a Japanese canvas manufacturer operated by Takeyari Co., Ltd., based in Kurashiki City, Okayama. The company was founded in 1888 and focuses on canvas making. It states that it weaves a wide variety of canvas — from very thick to lighter weights — so you can choose a fabric that fits the purpose. Beyond textiles, TAKEYARI also works on finishing, OEM production, original fabric development based on canvas, and factory-brand items such as canvas bags.

414 Sobara, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama 710-0146, Japan TAKEYARI
TAKEYARI

Why We Love It

A simple way to enjoy TAKEYARI is to start with a canvas bag — something you carry every day. If you're choosing from the material side, their canvas-based original fabric work and finishing options are worth keeping in mind. And if you already know the intended use, reaching out for OEM production can be a natural entry point. The fun is in how one material — canvas — can work across daily items and industrial applications.

PROFILE About the Company / Workshop

Canvas is a sturdy plain-woven textile often used as a practical material. TAKEYARI positions itself as a canvas manufacturer rooted in Kurashiki, Okayama — an area with a strong textile culture.

Founded in 1888, the company is based at Sobara in Kurashiki City. It focuses on canvas making and states it weaves a broad range of canvas — from very thick to lightweight — so the material can fit different purposes.

Today, TAKEYARI's work extends beyond fabric. It runs a factory brand (including canvas bags) and supports a wide spectrum: daily-life items as well as industrial materials. The common thread is canvas, applied in different scenes.

It also offers OEM production and canvas-based original fabric development. Adjustments such as weft changes, dyeing, and finishing are described as part of the process, so you can align the material with what you want to make.

Founded in 1888, based in Kurashiki, Okayama

TAKEYARI is presented as a long-established canvas maker founded in 1888, with its base in Kurashiki City, Okayama. A clear origin story helps when you care about where the fabric comes from.

A wide range of canvas, from very thick to lightweight

The company states it weaves many types of canvas, spanning very thick to lighter weights. That range makes it easier to match the fabric to your project or product idea.

Factory-brand items such as canvas bags

TAKEYARI is also active as a factory brand, making canvas bags and working across categories like apparel, interiors, outdoor use, and industrial materials — always anchored in canvas.

OEM and canvas-based original fabric development

The brand works with OEM production and develops original fabrics based on canvas. Options described include changing the weft, dyeing, and adding finishes — built around the needs of each use case.

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