“Sakiori”
It is a sustainable textile that also incorporates feelings of cherishing things

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Spreading “Sakiori” to the world

Its roots are said to be in the Tohoku region, where cotton and textile products were precious due to the cold climate.

During the Edo period, old cotton cloth began to be imported from Kinki, around Osaka, and the pleasant feel of cotton attracted many people, but even old cloth was not cheap for the people.

Then people turned old cloth into “Sakiori” and used it to make clothes for workers or mats etc, and when it became too worn out and unusable, they used it sustainably, such as using it as fuel for fires and spreading the ashes on fields to improve the soil.

Most of the process of “Sakiori” is done by hand, with the cloth being torn into thin strips to make the weft threads, which are then carefully woven layer by layer on a loom with the warp threads threaded through it.

In the past, cloth for everyday use, such as clothing and bedding, was torn into thin fibers and woven while twisting them.
It is not just a simple task, but something woven by human hands that also incorporates a feeling of cherishing things.
We aim to carry on the roots of sakiori and share the ethical spirit and the happiness that comes from it with people all over the world.

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Contributing to the future where everyone can play an active role

In 2009, I encountered students at a special needs school weaving “Sakiori” weaving, and learned about the “Sakiori” weaving tradition that was being passed down in the area. At that time, I wanted to spread the power of people with disabilities through “Sakiori” weaving and increase the number of people without mental barriers. With this in mind, I founded Saccora Japan Co., Ltd. in 2011.
In 2012, we were certified as a disability welfare service business and became a facility for continuing employment support.

In 2024, we established Saccora Share Global co.,ltd. to further develop “Sakiori” weaving business.

Our desire to create a place for all people, including people with disabilities, to play an active role, to preserve “Sakiori” weaving for future generations, and to create a region without mental barriers is still expanding.
Saccora Share Global Co., Ltd. will promote the power of all people, including people with disabilities, to the world and contribute to a society where people can live a fulfilling life.

Saccora Share Global co.,ltd. CEO

Etsu Ishigashira

Saccora Share Global co.,ltd CEO Etsu Ishigashira

Our Studio

A studio and workshop business

At Saccora Share Global, we place great importance on passing on the art of “Sakiori”.

Therefore, as part of our project to pass on "Sakiori", we hold workshops for “Sakiori” experience in various locations, including our studio in Takizawa City, Iwate, Tohoku, and strive to popularize “Sakiori”.

Our takizawa studio is also equipped with Wi-Fi.
We are also happy to accept consultations regarding holding events, D&I training programs, and workcations in an environment surrounded by nature.

We also provide coffee, meal plates, and sweets so that you can use the space as a cafe.

Cafe Workspace1 Workspace2 Studio

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Company Name
Saccora Share Global Co., Ltd.
Location
911-4 Sunakomi, Takizawa City, Iwate, Japan
Representative
Etsu Ishigashira
Establishment
1.2024
Main Business
Planning, development, manufacturing, and sales of “Sakiori” products
Purchasing and sales of “Sakiori” products
Tourism business
Workshop planning and management, D&I training business
Partner company
Saccora Japan Co., Ltd.
COMPANY OVERVIEW

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