Company Profile

Creating a globally recognized brand from a developing country
MOTHERHOUSE is
Representative and chief designer ERIKO YAMAGUCHI said,
It all began when I visited Bangladesh alone, which was the poorest country at the time.
Fashion has the power to change the world.
I want to create a brand from a developing country.
With this in mind, MOTHERHOUSE's manufacturing is
Currently, there are six producing countries
It is spread across three sales countries.

THE COUNTRIES
OF ORIGIN

Bangladesh

Producing bags and leather goods
SINCE 2006

Nepal

Producing stoles and sweaters
SINCE 2009

Indonesia

Producing filigree jewelry
SINCE 2015

Sri Lanka

Producing colored stone jewelry
SINCE 2016

India

Apparel production
SINCE 2018

Myanmar

Ruby jewelry production
SINCE 2019

THE COUNTRIES
OF SALE

Japan

Approximately 50 stores

Taiwan

Singapore

OUR HISTORY The story from the founding

2006.01
The first 160 jute bags are made in Bangladesh.
2006.03
MOTHERHOUSE, Ltd. is established.
2007.08
The first MOTHERHOUSE store opens in Iriya, Tokyo.
2007.09
His first book, "Living Naked," was published.
2008.03
Appeared on TBS's "Jonetsu Tairiku."
2008.09
The first store inside a department store was opened at Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku branch.
December 2008
Established our first factory in Bangladesh.
2009.03
We planned a Bangladesh tour with HIS Co., Ltd., enabling customers to visit factories for the first time.
2009.09
Raw silk production begins in Nepal, the second largest producing country.
2009.09
"Living Naked 2" is published.
2010.08
The first concept bag, "Hanabira," is released and becomes a huge hit in stores across the country.
2011.03
Sales begin in Taiwan, the second sales country.
2011.03
The Great East Japan Earthquake occurs, causing a significant drop in sales at stores in Japan.
2011.04
New women's apparel products launched in Nepal.
2011.08
Launched "ICHO," the first concept bag using gradient leather.
2011.09
His first essay, "Thinking on Myself," was published.
2011.11
Our company's factory in Bangladesh, matrighor, is relocated.
March 2012
The "MOTHERHOUSE" brand logo has been changed.
September 2012
MOTHERHOUSE flagship store moves to Akihabara, Tokyo, and becomes a larger store.
2012.10
The first brand book, "The other side of the bag," is released.
July 2013
The number of staff at our own factory in Bangladesh, matrighor, exceeds 100.
September 2013
The Cocokara Project is launched. The first product, a shoulder strap for breast cancer patients, is a hit.
April 2015
A major earthquake occurs in Nepal. We provide support to local staff.
August 2015
The company released the hit 2-way bag "yozora," which can be used as both a backpack and a shoulder bag.
2015.10
In Indonesia, our third production country, we began producing jewelry using filigree inlay techniques.
2015.10
Sales begin in Hong Kong, the third country of sale.
2016.11
MOTHERHOUSE's jewelry brand "Jewelry MOTHERHOUSE" was born.
2016.11
Production of colored stone jewelry begins in Sri Lanka, the fourth production country.
December 2016
"Naked Life 3 (Hardcover)" is published.
September 2017
Appeared on TV Tokyo's "Cambrian Palace."
2018.3
In India, our fifth production country, we have begun producing shirts using hand-spun and hand-woven "Khadi" fabric.
2018.3
As part of the Cocokara Project, sales of the "Blind Soccer Series," developed in collaboration with the Japan Blind Football Association, have begun.
September 2018
MOTHERHOUSE's fabric brand "Fabric MOTHERHOUSE" was born.
September 2018
A limited-time shop will be opened at Matsuya Ginza, and artisans from five developing countries will be visiting.
April 2019
Sales have begun in Singapore, the fourth sales country.
August 2019
MOTHERHOUSE's new brand "e." is born.
August 2019
"Third Way" published.
September 2019
Production of ruby jewelry begins in Myanmar, the sixth producing country.
2020.4
Following the declaration of a state of emergency due to the spread of COVID-19, all stores in Japan are closed.
July 2020
We have begun offering "Social Vintage," a comprehensive service that includes care, repair, and collection.
August 2020
MOTHERHOUSE's first men's specialty store opens in Ginza, Tokyo.
2020.9
Opened a showroom in France.
2020.11
Appeared on TV Tokyo's "Cambrian Palace."
2021.2
MOTHERHOUSE's food brand "Little MOTHERHOUSE" was born.
2021.11
Ended operations in France.
September 2022
The apparel brand "ERIKO YAMAGUCHI" was born.
September 2022
The first ERIKO YAMAGUCHI store opens in Ginza, Tokyo.
September 2022
Little MOTHERHOUSE's first specialty store, which combines a chocolate workshop and cafe, opens in Ginza, Tokyo.
March 2023
Appeared on Kansai TV/Fuji TV's "Seven Rules."
December 2023
Muhammad Abdul Al Mamun, the general manager of our Bangladesh factory, has been appointed as a director of MOTHERHOUSE, Ltd.
2023.
Sales in Hong Kong have ended.
2024.1
Following the major earthquake that occurred in western Nepal in November of the previous year, the company made donations and provided products to international NGOs.
December 2024
The apparel brand "e." has been discontinued.
2025
The number of staff at our own factory in Bangladesh, matrighor, exceeds 300.
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OUR BRAND brand

MOTHERHOUSE's bags, leather accessories, and scarves are made from materials grown in the rich natural environment of developing countries and using the techniques of artisans that have been passed down in those areas.
At our 50 stores nationwide, we offer the colors and textures of items from all over the world.
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As a men's line from MOTHERHOUSE, we offer products that utilize materials and techniques from developing countries. We offer bags and leather accessories with timeless designs that are perfect for everyday use and can be used for a long time.
Official website
Using natural stones born from the rich natural environment of Sri Lanka and Indonesian filigree, Jewelry MOTHERHOUSE delivers delicate and beautiful jewelry that incorporates the traditional techniques and passion of artisans rooted in the land.
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Featuring comfortable natural materials and unique silhouettes, ERIKO YAMAGUCHI, launched in 2022, offers a collection that can be worn by anyone, regardless of gender, age, or nationality.
Official website
A food brand from MOTHERHOUSE that focuses on the food ingredients, food culture, and passion of producers in developing countries, with the concept of "Bringing the possibilities of food from developing countries to the world."
Official website
This shop is a collection of bags, jewelry, and apparel that are no longer planned for production, as well as rare items that are now in limited supply at stores across the country. It was born from the desire to deliver every last one of our manufactured products.
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MOTHERHOUSE Design

COMPANY INFO Company Profile

Company Name
MOTHERHOUSE Co., Ltd.
location

Office: 1F and 2F NSK Building, 2-27-3 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0016

flagship store registration: 1-10-7 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0016, Hozan Building 1F

TEL
03-5846-8813
FAX
03-3831-0115
Established
March 9, 2006
Capital
27,950,000 yen
Business Contents
Planning, production and quality guidance for apparel products and miscellaneous goods in developing countries, and sales of the same products in developed countries
Representative Director
Eriko Yamaguchi and Daisuke Yamazaki
List of Executives List of Group Companies
To help developing countries become "creators" of globally recognized brands.

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