KITOTENakai Industry Co., Ltd

For over 1200 years, a lightweight sliding partition called “shoji” has been a part of Japanese culture. Consisting of wooden frames covered with durable washi paper, this traditional partition blends functionality and beauty while fostering a sense of interconnectedness between living spaces. Inheriting the DNA of traditional shoji partitions, KITOTE was born to transcend the confines of traditional Japanese rooms, seeking alignment with modern architectural spaces. The brand name KITOTE derives from the Japanese words “Ki = Wood” and “Te = Hands”, which represents the materials and craftsmanship needed to create shoji. With the exceptional craftsmanship of Nakai Industry, every KITOTE shoji is made to order, harnessing its design versatility to offer infinite possibilities for application within any given space.