Ukiyo-Go Handmade Haramaki

Welcome to Ukiyo-Go

The UK's one and only designer, manufacturer and retailer of bespoke Japanese Haramaki.

So, what is a Haramaki? Roughly translated it's a kidney warmer. The Haramaki originated in Japan in the 16th century where it was worn by the Samurai under their armour as additional protection for the stomach and kidneys. Five centuries on, the Haramaki is still worn and appreciated in Japan for its health promoting properties. The modern Haramaki is formed from an insulating, tubular band of soft, stretchy fabric which is worn next to the skin, covering the kidneys to maintain the body's core warmth.

   A health-promoting Haramaki can help to:

   - Maintain core warmth

   - Boost blood circulation

   - Soothe common abdominal ailments

   - Ease back aches and pains

   - Support and comfort

   ...... and it is so much easier to carry around than a bulky spare jumper!

Whilst all of our Haramaki will keep you warm, we have a wide range of styles and designs to suit all tastes and requirements e.g. for holistic practitioners and their clients, pregnant ladies, students of yoga and the martial arts and people who work and play outdoors like gardeners, skiers and cyclists.

We take pride in creating our handmade Haramaki and hope that you'll find something in our shop that you like. We can also create bespoke orders and are happy to quote for bulk purchases. Just call or email to let us know what you want. We look forward to doing business with you and hope that you too will enjoy the benefits of the humble Haramaki.

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A Haramaki keeping your kidneys warm in style!

Please get in touch to offer comments and join our mailing list for sales and specials!

You can e-mail us at: claire@ukiyo-go.co.uk