2025.07.14

The Magic of Fabric Behind Beloved Costumes: The 97-Year History of Costume Fabric Specialist "Fujikake"

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Nippori Textile Town is a bustling hub where countless people, from professionals to students, come seeking quality fabrics. The area has a reputation as a "mecca for clothing makers," offering fabrics often unavailable at chain retailers.

Among the many competing shops, "Fujikake" stands out. Since its founding, the company has specialized in providing unique and glamorous "costume fabrics" mainly for the stage, costume, and interior industries. As a long-standing manufacturer, they’ve introduced materials that enable creative expressions previously unseen in conventional textiles.

Supporting numerous creators through the years, what journey has Fujikake taken? We sat down with Chihiro Fujishima, President of Fujikake Co., Ltd., and General Manager Masami Nakamura, to find out.

97 Years since Founding: "Special Fabrics" that Began in Tawaramachi

The origins of Fujikake date back to 1928 (Showa 3).

In its early days, Fujikake launched as a textile trading company, gaining attention by dealing in then-rare imported fabrics and decorative materials for theaters. Later, as demand from the stage, film, and television industries increased, the company shifted toward developing proprietary, specially processed fabrics, cementing its standing as a materials manufacturer.