The rich heritage of Arimatsu is woven into every fibre of Takeda Kahei Shoten’s fabric, not only because the town is considered the home of shibori tie-dye but also because of the cultural influence its architecture and landscapes hold. A particular point of heritage is the Takeda Family Residence, home to a series of motifs that inspire the Patrimoines collection, which is realised in collaboration with Japan-born, Milan-based designer Sawako Furukawa. The construction of each piece is slow and steady, utilising centuries-old shibori techniques that vary to meet the unique requirements of the pattern in question; for example, while Pied de Phénix calls for small dots to be knotted with a thread, Toits’ irregular wrinkles are achieved by way of tightly sewn running stitches.