Takashimaya and Tatsumura Textile Announce "CASA TATSUMURA" Interior Collection / Joint Exhibition at Milan Design Week 2026 "Fuorisalone"
Takashimaya and Tatsumura Textile will jointly exhibit their first interior collection, "CASA TATSUMURA," at "Fuorisalone" during Milan Design Week 2026 (April 21-26, 2026) in Milan, Italy.
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Takashimaya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director and President: Yoshiro Murata; hereinafter "Takashimaya") and Tatsumura Textile Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ukyo-ku, Kyoto; Representative Director and President: Iku Tatsumura; hereinafter "Tatsumura Textile") will announce their first interior collection, CASA TATSUMURA, at "Fuorisalone" during Milan Design Week 2026 (April 21-26, 2026), the world's largest design festival held in Milan, Italy.
CASA TATSUMURA was launched to commemorate the 100th anniversary in 2027 of "Tatsumura Kintai" (*), an original brand of Takashimaya and Tatsumura Textile that aims for the pinnacle of art weaving. The first interior collection features a luxurious array of Tatsumura Kintai, comprising six types of items that adorn entrance halls, living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms.
(*) Tatsumura Kintai is an original Takashimaya obi (sash) that began in 1927 when the first Heizo Tatsumura held the "1st Kintai Exhibition" at Takashimaya, aspiring to be the highest peak of art weaving. Its creation has been passed down through generations of Heizo in the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras.
**Akiko Kawamura Appointed as General Producer and Designer, Furniture Production in Collaboration with Karimoku Furniture Inc.**
For the launch of the new CASA TATSUMURA brand, Akiko Kawamura, Creative Director of Eightablish Inc., which operates from two bases in Tokyo and Toyama, has been appointed as the general producer and designer. Kawamura, active in various fields such as art direction, graphic design, and interior design, is responsible for the branding of CASA TATSUMURA and the design of all furniture in this debut collection. Furthermore, Karimoku Furniture Inc. (Headquarters: Higashiura-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture) has been welcomed into the team as a furniture production partner for this project. Karimoku Furniture's excellent woodworking techniques and philosophy of utilizing materials without waste are highly regarded, making them the best partner for CASA TATSUMURA's future aspirations and the preservation of Japanese culture. In designing the first interior collection, the structure of the furniture coexisting with the textiles, and the profoundness and details to maximize the dignity of Tatsumura Textile were crucial. Karimoku Furniture's extensive experience and exceptional technology have led to the finest collection.
**Design Perspective Creative Direction / Furniture Design Akiko Kawamura (Eightablish Inc.)**
In Japanese aesthetics, there is a style of minimalist serene beauty represented by "Zen," but at the opposite end, there are also expressions of golden splendor and dynamism. We wanted to celebrate both in a contemporary way. The "designs" of Heizo Tatsumura's textiles, passed down through five generations, depict nature and culture as "art" in weaving. The goal was to harmonize these with traditional Japanese architecture and furniture in a new form.
Traditional Japanese architecture and furniture, such as "Andon" (lanterns), "Byobu" (folding screens), and "Gotenjo" (coffered ceilings), were not merely "tools" but expressed "function, material, and aesthetics" while being rooted in wisdom of life, aesthetic sensibilities, and class systems.
"Andon" is a traditional Japanese floor light. Instead of direct, strong light, indirect "soft light" creates a delicate space with shadows. As Japanese houses were predominantly wooden and prone to fire, this unique Japanese method protected fire while producing "soft light" through washi paper, which is considered a part of the culture. While preserving that aesthetic, we aimed for the coexistence of the "soft light" of the "Andon" and the "appreciation of art textiles" so that people could experience that scene.
"Byobu" are functional furniture pieces that can be moved and freely divide space according to room size. They can be described as "functional and movable art." Here, Tatsumura's "art textile" obi is presented as "movable art."
"Gotenjo," considered the most formal style in Japanese architecture, expresses "formality and design" by assembling square timbers into a grid pattern on the ceiling. We incorporated this three-dimensional grid not into the ceiling but into a table, allowing people to enjoy the "aesthetic and formality" that was once looked up at, from a different perspective.
Thus, CASA TATSUMURA allows one to appreciate "materials, aesthetics, and technology." We envision it becoming functional and beautiful furniture that creates dynamism in the consciousness of people worldwide.
**Heizo Tatsumura and Takashimaya**
One of the reasons the first Heizo decided to enter the world of weaving at the age of sixteen was that his uncle, Tahei Tamura, ran a kimono store called Marugameya in Osaka. Under his uncle's guidance, Heizo learned about kimonos and the weaving business one by one, and in 1894, at the age of 18, he became independent in Kyoto. The turning point came four years later, in 1898, when Tahei was elected the first mayor of Osaka and closed Marugameya, which Takashimaya then acquired to expand into Osaka. This Osaka expansion became a catalyst for Takashimaya's leap forward and an opportunity for Heizo to expand his weaving business. Successive generations of Heizo have placed importance on their relationship with Takashimaya, and the fact that Tatsumura's finest obi fabrics, known as "Kintai," have been exclusively handled by Takashimaya since the "1st Kintai Exhibition" in 1927, is proof of the strong trust built since the first generation. CASA TATSUMURA, jointly launched by them, presents a new form of Japanese cultural heritage in the modern era.
**Fifth Generation Heizo Tatsumura (Iku Tatsumura, born 1973)**
Eldest son of the fourth Heizo Tatsumura. With the philosophy of "Japanese Dynamism, Japanese Liberation," he collaborates with various creators and artisans to spread the aesthetic sensibility, artistic sense, and weaving techniques cultivated by generations of Heizo Tatsumura in the world of Japanese attire, presenting them as interior and art pieces. His textiles were adopted in Dior's 2025 Fall Collection. Announced CASA TATSUMURA in 2026.
**Exhibitors: Takashimaya Co., Ltd., Tatsumura Textile Co., Ltd.**
Exhibition Period: April 21 - April 26, 2026
Venue: Maurizio Baldassari Showroom
Address: Via Solferino, 14, 20121 Milano
Local Operations: Westerlies Inc.
Furniture and Lighting Production: Karimoku Furniture Inc., Y.S.M. Co., Ltd.
Overall Production and Public Relations: Eightablish Inc.
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CASA TATSUMURA was launched to commemorate the 100th anniversary in 2027 of "Tatsumura Kintai" (*), an original brand of Takashimaya and Tatsumura Textile that aims for the pinnacle of art weaving. The first interior collection features a luxurious array of Tatsumura Kintai, comprising six types of items that adorn entrance halls, living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms.
(*) Tatsumura Kintai is an original Takashimaya obi (sash) that began in 1927 when the first Heizo Tatsumura held the "1st Kintai Exhibition" at Takashimaya, aspiring to be the highest peak of art weaving. Its creation has been passed down through generations of Heizo in the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras.
**Akiko Kawamura Appointed as General Producer and Designer, Furniture Production in Collaboration with Karimoku Furniture Inc.**
For the launch of the new CASA TATSUMURA brand, Akiko Kawamura, Creative Director of Eightablish Inc., which operates from two bases in Tokyo and Toyama, has been appointed as the general producer and designer. Kawamura, active in various fields such as art direction, graphic design, and interior design, is responsible for the branding of CASA TATSUMURA and the design of all furniture in this debut collection. Furthermore, Karimoku Furniture Inc. (Headquarters: Higashiura-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture) has been welcomed into the team as a furniture production partner for this project. Karimoku Furniture's excellent woodworking techniques and philosophy of utilizing materials without waste are highly regarded, making them the best partner for CASA TATSUMURA's future aspirations and the preservation of Japanese culture. In designing the first interior collection, the structure of the furniture coexisting with the textiles, and the profoundness and details to maximize the dignity of Tatsumura Textile were crucial. Karimoku Furniture's extensive experience and exceptional technology have led to the finest collection.
**Design Perspective Creative Direction / Furniture Design Akiko Kawamura (Eightablish Inc.)**
In Japanese aesthetics, there is a style of minimalist serene beauty represented by "Zen," but at the opposite end, there are also expressions of golden splendor and dynamism. We wanted to celebrate both in a contemporary way. The "designs" of Heizo Tatsumura's textiles, passed down through five generations, depict nature and culture as "art" in weaving. The goal was to harmonize these with traditional Japanese architecture and furniture in a new form.
Traditional Japanese architecture and furniture, such as "Andon" (lanterns), "Byobu" (folding screens), and "Gotenjo" (coffered ceilings), were not merely "tools" but expressed "function, material, and aesthetics" while being rooted in wisdom of life, aesthetic sensibilities, and class systems.
"Andon" is a traditional Japanese floor light. Instead of direct, strong light, indirect "soft light" creates a delicate space with shadows. As Japanese houses were predominantly wooden and prone to fire, this unique Japanese method protected fire while producing "soft light" through washi paper, which is considered a part of the culture. While preserving that aesthetic, we aimed for the coexistence of the "soft light" of the "Andon" and the "appreciation of art textiles" so that people could experience that scene.
"Byobu" are functional furniture pieces that can be moved and freely divide space according to room size. They can be described as "functional and movable art." Here, Tatsumura's "art textile" obi is presented as "movable art."
"Gotenjo," considered the most formal style in Japanese architecture, expresses "formality and design" by assembling square timbers into a grid pattern on the ceiling. We incorporated this three-dimensional grid not into the ceiling but into a table, allowing people to enjoy the "aesthetic and formality" that was once looked up at, from a different perspective.
Thus, CASA TATSUMURA allows one to appreciate "materials, aesthetics, and technology." We envision it becoming functional and beautiful furniture that creates dynamism in the consciousness of people worldwide.
**Heizo Tatsumura and Takashimaya**
One of the reasons the first Heizo decided to enter the world of weaving at the age of sixteen was that his uncle, Tahei Tamura, ran a kimono store called Marugameya in Osaka. Under his uncle's guidance, Heizo learned about kimonos and the weaving business one by one, and in 1894, at the age of 18, he became independent in Kyoto. The turning point came four years later, in 1898, when Tahei was elected the first mayor of Osaka and closed Marugameya, which Takashimaya then acquired to expand into Osaka. This Osaka expansion became a catalyst for Takashimaya's leap forward and an opportunity for Heizo to expand his weaving business. Successive generations of Heizo have placed importance on their relationship with Takashimaya, and the fact that Tatsumura's finest obi fabrics, known as "Kintai," have been exclusively handled by Takashimaya since the "1st Kintai Exhibition" in 1927, is proof of the strong trust built since the first generation. CASA TATSUMURA, jointly launched by them, presents a new form of Japanese cultural heritage in the modern era.
**Fifth Generation Heizo Tatsumura (Iku Tatsumura, born 1973)**
Eldest son of the fourth Heizo Tatsumura. With the philosophy of "Japanese Dynamism, Japanese Liberation," he collaborates with various creators and artisans to spread the aesthetic sensibility, artistic sense, and weaving techniques cultivated by generations of Heizo Tatsumura in the world of Japanese attire, presenting them as interior and art pieces. His textiles were adopted in Dior's 2025 Fall Collection. Announced CASA TATSUMURA in 2026.
**Exhibitors: Takashimaya Co., Ltd., Tatsumura Textile Co., Ltd.**
Exhibition Period: April 21 - April 26, 2026
Venue: Maurizio Baldassari Showroom
Address: Via Solferino, 14, 20121 Milano
Local Operations: Westerlies Inc.
Furniture and Lighting Production: Karimoku Furniture Inc., Y.S.M. Co., Ltd.
Overall Production and Public Relations: Eightablish Inc.
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FAQ
What kind of brand is CASA TATSUMURA?
CASA TATSUMURA is the first interior collection jointly developed by Takashimaya and Tatsumura Textile, featuring luxurious Tatsumura Kintai art textiles. It fuses traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern design.
What will be announced at Milan Design Week 2026?
The entire six-piece CASA TATSUMURA interior collection will be unveiled at 'Fuorisalone.' It includes furniture designed to adorn entrance halls, living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms.
Which companies are involved in this project?
Takashimaya and Tatsumura Textile are jointly exhibiting. Akiko Kawamura (Eightablish Inc.) is responsible for overall production and design, while Karimoku Furniture Inc. handles furniture manufacturing.