Our Story

Hi! I’m Emi, the owner and designer behind Kishu Baby. With every design, I strive to strike the perfect balance between fashion and function.

I grew up in Nagoya, Japan, the daughter of a seamstress, always surrounded by fabric and creativity. My dream of moving to America sparked in a movie theater—watching Titanic, as Jack shouted, "I'M THE KING OF THE WORLD!"

I’m a dreamer and a risk-taker. In 2000, I arrived in Los Angeles (but definitely not by boat! 🚢 + 🏔️). After learning English, working as a sushi waitress, graduating Cal State Northridge, meeting my American husband, and becoming a mother, I rediscovered a love for sewing.

What began as a hobby turned into a passion, and in 2015, Ken and I founded Kishu Baby.

We create adorably stylish, luxuriously soft muslin baby accessories—designed in California, artisan-made in India from Fairtrade & GOTS-certified organic cotton muslin.

Welcome to Kishu Baby!