A knit garment infused with legend, crafted from extra-thick yarn.
1979 | VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA | Unknown

KANATA was founded in 1979 on Vancouver Island in southwestern Canada.

This brand is known for its Cowichan sweaters, which are hand-knitted using a very thick yarn called 6-ply yarn, made by hand-twisting high-quality raw wool.

The Cowichan people, the ancient indigenous people of this region, have been knitting these unique patterns as warm clothing for hunting. KANATA continues to uphold this tradition, creating knitwear with patterns of maple leaves, snow, bears, and waves as a tribute to nature.

Incidentally, Kanata means "village" in the language of the indigenous people. Legend has it that when Jacques Cartier arrived on the North American continent in 1534 and asked the indigenous people for the name of the place, they replied Kanata, and the country name Canada is said to have the same etymology.

All of KANATA's knitwear is hand-knitted, with registered knitters working in their own homes, stitch by stitch. The extra-thick knit, which contains natural oils, is highly water-repellent and warm enough to be worn as outerwear, while its rough, wild appearance is also a major attraction.