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who have passed on their traditions.
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we also who also introduce traditional industrial products, so please
visit us if you are interested in japanese traditinoal industrial products.
JAPANESE TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
日本の伝統的な工業製品
Nishijin-Textile
“The Most Beautiful Textile In The World”
Japanese “Nishiki textile” is said to be “the most beautiful textile in the world” by overseas experts. Nishiki is an ancient Japanese name that means a variety of beautiful textiles in general. Among “Nishiki”, Nishijin-ori can be expressed in various ways by using golden threads or by using weaving techniques to express the characteristics of silk threads that shine in the light.
Using yarn dyed in advance, weaving is performed while carefully calculating the unique three-dimensional structure of the warp and weft yarns. Craftsmanship and sense are required. Woven fabrics made of silk change their facial expressions greatly depending on the viewing angle and the degree of light. It changes into various facial expressions depending on the intensity of sunlight and the angle of light. The subtitle of the silk fabric exhibition held in Europe by textile artist Koho Tatsumura used the terms “thread of light” in Italy and “textile of light” in France.
Please take a look at the hand-woven silk fabrics in Japan. You can even feel the heart and breath of the craftsmen.
1. ORIGIN
“History Of Over 1200 Years”
Japanese traditional textiles (Nishiki) comes with a history of over 1200 years. Nishijin textile, a traditional craft of Kyoto, originated before Heiankyo developed as high-class textile used in the imperial courts.
The origin of the name “Nishijin” is that the place where the west area(Nishijin), led by the warlord Yamana Sozen, placed the camp (Jinchi) during the Onin War (1467-1477) was more prosperous in textile making than ever before.
After the war, the weavers returned to their former residence and resumed work.
From around this time, the textiles produced in this area became known as Nishijin textile. (See the “History” section for details).
*Nishiki: an ancient Japanese name that means a variety of beautiful textiles in general.
2. HISTORY
“Since The Textile Manufacturing Of The Imperial Court”
The manufacturing of textile in Kyoto began around the 5th century, which was before the Heian-kyo was built by Emperor Kanmu. In addition, the public hall, called “Oribenotsukasa”, is where the managing of the textile of the Imperial court was established with Heian Sengu.
Therefore, the craftsmen living in the area of the current Kamigyo-ku Ward, Kuromon, and Chojya-machi Town were encouraged for its development in sophisticated textile production of twill weave, cotton, and many others. As the first half of Heian-era ended, the government-operated textile factories had started declining. However, the craftsmen of independent textile manufacturers, who were free from the control of the Imperial court, began moving to Otoneri-cho Town, which was located on the east side of Oribenotsukasa.
Therefore, the craftsmen living in the area of the current Kamigyo-ku Ward, Kuromon, and Chojya-machi Town were encouraged for its development in sophisticated textile production of twill weave, cotton, and many others. As the first half of Heian-era ended, the government-operated textile factories had started declining. However, the craftsmen of independent textile manufacturers, who were free from the control of the Imperial court, began moving to Otoneri-cho Town, which was located on the east side of Oribenotsukasa.
