LECIEN is dedicated to enriching lives and adding beauty to the world through the art of embroidery and sashiko, a time-honored Japanese tradition.
Timelessness and Modernity
Lecien was founded in Kyoto in 1933, named after traditional French lace maker “Lucien Gilbert”. While honoring the rich lace-making traditions born in Italy, Belgium, and France, Lecien integrates the refined aesthetic of Kyoto heritage to create its own unique brands in lace, embroidery and intimate apparel.
LECIEN LACE MUSEUM
To preserve and pass on the legacy of European lace culture, Lecien operates the Lecien Lace Museum which collects over 100,000 items of historical lace. At the Lecien Lace Museum, visitors can explore the cultural and historical significance of lace.
COSMO®
Inspired by Kyoto’s deep-rooted sense of beauty, Lecien launched the embroidery brand COSMO® in 1933. The beauty and craftsmanship behinds COSMO thread inspires artists and enthusiasts worldwide.
LECIEN®
Intimate apparel brand LECIEN® started in 1955. LECIEN® embody Lecien’s unique blend of spirit, tradition and innovation, earning a global reputation for quality and artistry.