KAKIMONO Order & Service

How to Order

Order

From your first inquiry
to the moment it arrives in your hands.

New to KAKIMONO

KAKIMONO is a bespoke bookbinding brand that uses antique kimono as book covers.

Pair your favorite book with a kimono of your choice, and our artisans will hand-bind it one by one.
A one-of-a-kind work of art that binds beautiful stories and cherished memories.

About KAKIMONO

About Ordering

Please review the following before placing your order. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Price

¥55,000 (tax incl.)

Includes the book, kimono, binding, paulownia storage box & domestic shipping

Production Time

4–5 Weeks

Rush orders available upon request

Bring-Ins

Books & Kimono Accepted

Please send them to the address provided after ordering (postage due)

Payment

Credit Card

Major card brands accepted

Shipping

Domestic Courier
(Free Shipping)

International shipping is currently in preparation

FAQ

Order Form

Please follow the steps below to place your custom kimono bookbinding order.

01

Choose Your Book

Choose either a book or a photo album. We also accept notebooks, diaries, and other bound volumes.

02

Choose Your Kimono

Choose from KAKIMONO's carefully selected antique obi, or provide your own.

03

Your Details & Payment

Enter your delivery address and payment details.

04

Binding & Delivery

Once your order is confirmed, our artisans bind each volume by hand and ship it within 4–5 weeks.

STEP 01 Choose Your Book
Book | Bespoke Kimono Binding

Book | Bespoke Kimono Binding

¥55,000(Tax included. Includes the book, kimono, binding, paulownia storage box, and domestic shipping.)

About Specifying a Book

✓Accepted：A wide range of titles can be sourced, from standard editions to books in other languages
△Please Enquire：Items whose cover height exceeds 25 cm (please enquire before ordering)

We will do our best to source the title you request, but in some cases we may not be able to fulfil your request.
  • Titles no longer distributed or sold in Japan
  • Titles that are extremely difficult to obtain in Japan
  • Rare or collectors' editions with exceptionally high market prices (additional fees may apply)

※ Paperbacks are accepted, but the texture and richness of the kimono obi are best expressed on a standard hardcover-sized volume. Please note that a paperback will have a more understated finish.
※ You may contact us before ordering to confirm availability.
About Bringing in Your Own Book

Once your order is confirmed, we will send the shipping address by email. Please send your book to us with postage due.

✓Accepted：Any item with a spine, including used books, paperbacks, hardcovers, books in other languages, notebooks, and diaries
△Please Enquire：Items whose cover height exceeds 25 cm (please enquire before ordering)
✗Not Accepted：Items without a spine, or items that are severely damaged or soiled

※ Paperbacks are accepted, but the texture and richness of the kimono obi are best expressed on a standard hardcover-sized volume. Please note that a paperback will have a more understated finish.
※ Depending on condition, we may not be able to accept your item. If you are unsure, please contact us.
Photo Album | Bespoke Kimono Binding

Photo Album | Bespoke Kimono Binding

¥55,000(Tax included. Includes the book, kimono, binding, paulownia storage box, and domestic shipping.)

Album Size240 × 245 × 130mm
Mount Pages235 × 190mm
※ Additional mount pages are not available
Photo Capacity Max 40
Per page: 2 photos for L-size, postcard, or HD formats / 1 photo for 2L size
Compatible MaterialsPhotos, tickets, clippings, and more may be mounted freely
STEP 02 Choose Your Kimono
About Bringing in Your Own Kimono

Once your order is confirmed, we will send the shipping address by email. Please send your kimono to us with postage due.

✓Accepted：Kimono and kimono obi (fukuro-obi, maru-obi, nagoya-obi, etc.)
✗Not Accepted：Items that are severely damaged or soiled, or too narrow to provide sufficient coverage for binding (for example, hanhaba obi)

※ A fabric width of approximately 30 cm is required for binding. Narrower materials, such as hanhaba obi, cannot be used.
※ Kimono fabric itself is also accepted, though we recommend obi for the best result.

Depending on condition, we may not be able to accept your item. If you are unsure, please contact us.
Requests (Optional)

Once your order is confirmed, we will review the details and begin production.
Your payment of ¥55,000 (tax included; book, kimono, binding, paulownia storage box, and domestic shipping included) will be finalized at the time of order.
If you would like multiple volumes, please place a separate order for each.

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