Heritage & History

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Heritage Rooted in Kyoto Takaramoto Shoji began its journey in 1947, within a traditional Kyoto machiya townhouse that has stood for over a century. This historic building embodies the spirit of Kyoto—where heritage, craftsmanship, and culture seamlessly meet.

Original Office Space

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A Legacy of Craftsmanship The original signboard still remains, proudly displaying the name Takamoto Shoji. It symbolizes decades of dedication to producing fine ribbons, tapes, and narrow fabrics for both domestic and international markets.

Original Signboard

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From Tradition to Modern Excellence Inside the machiya, traditional structures coexist with carefully preserved machinery. This union of history and innovation reflects Takamoto Shoji’s commitment to quality and precision—a foundation upon which Ribbon Connections continues to grow.

Inside the Original Facility Dyeing Machine

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The Foundation of Ribbon Connections

Today, Ribbon Connections carries forward this proud legacy, bringing the refinement of Japanese craftsmanship to the world. Every ribbon we offer is woven not only with skill but with history, culture, and a spirit of excellence that has endured for generations.  We have introduced a wide variety of ribbons, trims, cords, laces and elastics applying the same high standards since the very beginining. 

With factories in Japan and China, as well as 7 sales offices in major metropolitan areas of Asia and North America, our world wide locations are collectively known as the United Ribbons Group. From our office in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York, Ribbon Connections has made a commitment to bring the North American market the benefit of years of Japanese silk expertise. 

Our goal is to provide professional, personal attention, high quality products, and timely service and logistics designed to fit each customer’s unique set of needs. 

We cater to the following industries:

• Garment Manufacturing/Production

• Fashion/Couture Design

• Fashion/Lingerie/Couture Design

• Decorative Gift Wrapping/Cosmetic Packaging

• Bridal/Floral Decoration

• Outdoor/Activewear

• Home Décor/Home Furnishings

• Craft/Scrapbooking

• Sustainable/Eco Friendly

• Custom Development/Specialty Sourcing

We hope that this new and improved website will provide you with a convenient way to browse our product line, place orders, and submit inquiries. We’d also like to use this as a tool to keep in touch with you and bring you all of the latest news including product information, new product announcements, and trade show information. If beauty is a necessity for your project or service, Ribbon Connections is your ribbon source.