About BATONER

Batoner is a Japanese knitwear brand launched in 2013 by Okuyama Meriyasu in Sagae, Yamagata Prefecture—an area renowned for its exceptional textile craftsmanship. The label immediately distinguished itself through its focus on clean, minimal design paired with precise tailoring and fine materials. Batoner's pieces—ranging from sweaters to lightweight knit layers—are crafted in small, local workshops using domestically sourced yarns like fine merino and raffia viscose. With a restrained color palette and attention to detail, the brand emphasizes timeless everyday pieces that age beautifully. Over the years, it has earned acclaim for blending traditional Japanese textile techniques with contemporary, understated elegance.