Second-generation CEO/Artisan of Katsumi Shoten Co., Ltd.
Hiroyuki Kambayashi
Born in Kami-Katsura, Kyoto, in 1971.
Raised helping with dyeing tasks at the family workshop from an early age, Hiroyuki began formal apprenticeship training at 15. After honing his skills for several years, he moved to Tokyo at age 20, where he worked for an apparel manufacturer for three years. Returning to Kyoto, he deepened his expertise in Roketsuzome, gaining numerous fans both domestically and internationally.
Hiroyuki expanded the workshop's portfolio by integrating Roketsuzome techniques into contemporary fashion and modern lifestyle textiles, establishing his unique style. Under his leadership, SHOBIEN expanded its market reach to seven countries, earning high acclaim globally.
Currently, Hiroyuki is broadening the company's horizons further by developing wallpaper dyed using Roketsuzome methods. He diligently carries forward the spirit of craftsmanship and management inherited from Katsumi, continually refining his skills to preserve and pass on the beauty of Roketsuzome to future generations.
