The Birth of NIECE
“Niece” is a young woman who left her hometown to pursue higher education and work in a big city. During the COVID pandemic, “Niece” returned home and reunited with her family and relatives. Niece also had to help with her grandmother’s family business, which brought back many childhood memories.
Reflecting on the past 40 years, “Grandma” had established her business with simple products like pillows, mattresses, seat pads, and blankets made from Kapok fiber.
Grandma produced handmade kapok products using locally sourced natural kapok. Children and grandchildren from the neighborhood would often help her by peeling the kapok pods, drying them in the sun, and scooping out the kapok. This process shook off the seeds, collecting the raw material needed for making pillows and other furniture. It was both a fun activity and a way to contribute around the house.
At that time, people valued the comfort of these household items, using mattresses and blankets to stay soft and warm in bed, and seat pads to make living rooms more comfortable for visitors. Among these products, the bestsellers were the pillows, as comfort and sound sleep were crucial for everyone.
Niece was deeply interested in her grandmother’s business. “Niece” realized that her grandmother’s products were entirely handmade, using needles and natural fibers. Inspired by this tradition, “Niece” aims to preserve the original techniques while incorporating modern sewing machines to enhance the strength and durability of the products. She is committed to using high-quality materials and ensuring the products are user-friendly and environmentally friendly.
Based on this concept, “Niece” created her cushion design studio.
Our Philosophy
Customer-Centric Approach: We work with intention, focusing on meeting the needs of our customers as our main principle.
Unique Designs: Each piece is uniquely crafted according to the customer’s design preferences.
Handmade Quality: Our work is handmade, created piece by piece with care.
Premium Materials: We select the best raw materials for every product we make.
Sustainability: We are committed to the sustainable development of “Kunu,” ensuring it remains truly useful.
Natural Kapok: We use genuine, natural kapok and new kapok for every piece, ensuring quality and environmental friendliness.
Eco-Friendly: Kapok is a biodegradable natural fiber, making it environmentally friendly and user-friendly, with a long service life.
Note: The longevity of our products depends on customer usage.
“We would like to thank everyone who loves our creations.”