A selective shop within the dramatic space of a “Kyoto Warehouse”

Artistic and original creations by well-known artisans from both Japan
and abroad.
Variety of selected creations which never would have come
together in one shop are harmonized,creating a whole new ambiance.

We propose a heart enriching lifestyle for those who know what is
genuine.

Kyoto, where aesthetics nurtured by history and tradition breathe; a city for those who know true value.
Kyoto, widely recognized and deeply yearned after; a city loved by foreigners living in both Japan and abroad.
Japanese and Western, tradition and innovation, delicate beauty and strength...
SHINA, a luxurious space fusing contradicting elements.

Coming to life in April 2007.

Noren (Shop Curtain) also has a meaning to divide the outside and inside world.
To keep hanging the Noren, is a time-honored value for merchants.

Shina’s Noren has a different taste compared to the Kondaya, with the artisan’s Kinkoma embroidery technique (a traditional kimono embroidery technique), its brand mark and logo is embroidered onto a white thick cotton fabric, hoping for its long-lasting prosperity.

Put your hands gently on the three Noren as you walk through the passage to enter the world of Shina.

SHINA’s thoughts for Noren

Shina’s Noren is made by a well-known embroidery artisan of Kondaya, one of the well-established Kimono makers in Kyoto with 269 years of history. The silver thread is finely and beautifully embroidered with the finest Kinkoma technique.
Also, Kinkoma embroidery technique is usually known as the embroidery technique for kimono.

By using the thickest fabric among all the cotton fabrics, Shina’s Noren was made-up into a Noren with the right tension and durability that could be used for centuries.

It is said that the merchants attended to their business not to put dirt on their Noren...