About RUGMATAG

RUGMATAG is a tufting specialty store that houses a shop selling tufting materials and equipment, as well as a studio where workshops are held.

Based in Kitahorie, Osaka, we provide a wide range of support to those who want to start tufting or deepen their knowledge of the craft.

In March 2022, we opened a brick-and-mortar tufting specialty store, something that wasn't available in Japan at the time, where customers could see, touch, and consult about tufting equipment and materials in-store.


*The "physical store type" here refers to a format where tufting equipment and materials are displayed in-store and customers can purchase them after consulting with staff (as of March 2022/according to our research).

History

November 2021: Studio opening
March 2022: Opening of a specialty store with a shop attached (Morinomiya, Osaka)
June 2025: Relocation to Kitahorie, Osaka

Why RUGMATAG was born

At first, we were also in trouble.

At the beginning of 2021, there was very little information about tufting in Japan.

When we decided to start tufting, we couldn't see or touch the tufting gun until it arrived. We had no choice but to buy equipment costing tens of thousands of yen without knowing whether it was good or bad.

Even after it arrived, I still had a lot of trouble. I didn't know how to use it. I watched videos and read articles from overseas, and when I still didn't understand something, I tried it myself over and over again, failed, and tried again. That's how I gradually acquired the skills.

That's why we opened a physical store

"We want to use our mistakes to lower the barrier for people who are just starting tufting."

RUGMATAG was born from that idea.

A place where you can actually touch and try out the equipment and consult with staff before purchasing.
A place where you can feel free to ask if you don't understand something.

At the time, we decided to create the environment we "desired so much" in the form of a physical store.

Our Strengths

Because I understand the feelings of beginners, there are things I can convey to them.

"I don't know what to prepare," "I can't thread the yarn properly," "It's hard to get a nice finish."

These are all problems we have experienced ourselves.

Because I have made so many mistakes, I can tell you about the areas where beginners often get stuck and provide easy-to-implement solutions.

Home tufting x professional techniques

As we continued our activities, we met people from domestic rug factories who shared our vision, and we had the opportunity to learn from the professional skills and knowledge cultivated at the factories.

Now we have two perspectives.

・Home tufting perspective : How to create good works at home with limited tools and environment

・Professional skills and knowledge : Skills that pursue quality and have been passed down through the carpet-making industry

Experience gained through self-study and trial and error, and knowledge learned from professionals.

It is because of these two things that we are able to make proposals that are tailored to the environment and level of each customer.

What we can do

RUGMATAG店内 大阪北堀江 タフティング専門店 売り場

shop

You can actually touch and feel the tufting guns and yarns, and our experienced staff will help you choose the product that's right for you. A wide variety of sample rugs are on display in the store, allowing you to experience the expressive possibilities of tufting.

RUGMATAGのワークショップ　体験スペース

studio

We have a variety of programs to suit your needs, from a one-day experience for beginners to the "Home Tufting Starter Course" where you can learn all the steps necessary to make a rug. We will also share practical tips based on the mistakes we have made.

online store

You can purchase the equipment and materials needed for tufting from anywhere in the country. The starter set comes with a video manual exclusive to purchasers, so you can start tufting at home the day it arrives.

OEM manufacturing

We are active in many areas, including OEM production in collaboration with domestic rug factories, collaborative production with artists, and overseas exhibitions.

タフティング用の毛糸が色別に並ぶ棚と、色選びをしている人物の後ろ姿

RUGMATAG's thoughts

The name of the store comes from an experience when the owner felt that the first rug he made was so important that he ended up "stepping over" it.

We want to share the joy of making your own rug with more people. We want to help people who, like us in the past, are struggling with a lack of information.

With this in mind, we continue to expand the world of tufting.

Mission Vision Value

Mission: Bring the joy of creation to everyone

Tufting is a means of self-expression and a spiritually enriching experience. Through tools, knowledge, and community, we aim to create a world where everyone can experience the joy of creation.

Vision: Making tufting a culture

In this digital age, we rediscover the value of time spent working with your hands, and turn tufting into a culture rooted in modern lifestyles. We propose a new form of expression that can be enjoyed all over the world.

Value: What we value

Craft & Innovation

A fusion of tradition and innovation

Create & Connect

The joy of creating, the joy of connecting

Mindfulness & Well-being

Time spent immersed in something helps calm the mind

Freedom & Expression

A place for free expression

Company

Company Name

WIZ Inc.

representative

Representative Director Yoshiyuki Tokuyama

location

〒550-0014

Space One Building 2F, 4-6-17 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka

Opening hours

13:00-18:00

Please see the business calendar below for opening days.

Legal counsel

Find a Way Law Firm

Staff Introduction

  • RUGTAMAGの店長クリスのプロフィール画像です。スタジオでタフティングをしている様子を撮影しています。

    Chris

    Manager/Instructor

    She is in charge of technical instruction at workshops, and shares tips and know-how on social media and her blog to help people enjoy tufting for a long time.

  • RUGMATAGスタッフの京香のプロフィール画像です。店舗内でSNS投稿用の商品の写真をスマホで撮影している様子が写されています。

    Tsuji

    Chief Instructor

    I am responsible for providing personalized customer service and support both in-store and online.

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