Suzumatsu Shoten

The "Suzumatsu Shoten" in Akasaka is a shop which manufactures Edo curtains with a family centering on Mr. Morio Suzuki of third generation. The characteristic of Edo curtains is the elegance and the neat finish that made use of the taste of natural materials such as bamboo and Hagi. One thread is manipulated, and the work to be braided is inherited old-fashioned tools and techniques. "When handmade, I can subtly adjust the degree of loosening and tightening the knitting to the state of the material. So, voila, it has no kinks and lasts beautifully, "says Suzuki. Recently, it has been used as an interior of western style, and the Edo curtains which meets the age is created while protecting traditional techniques.