Nishijin Textiles: A Century of Tradition and Innovation
Traditional Nishijin technique: Hikibaku|Future|Nishijin Okamoto ‘C’
Traditional Nishijin technique: Hikibaku|Attraction|Nishijin Okamoto ‘B’
Traditional Nishijin technique: Hikibaku|Techniques|Nishijin Okamoto ‘A’
Thoughts on Nishijin Craftsmanship
Nishijin Kinran brocade is a form of entertainment in life.
Silk yarn is a living thing. We are always careful in our work.
I think Nishijin is an amazing place where the division of labor makes work possible and culture is spun.
I love making things from a single thread, through the hands of many people, to the finished product.
I left another industry to become a craftsman. The first thing I learned was not to let the thread defeat me.
Searching for a new version of the Kinran technique to pave the way for Nishijin’s future
We adapt our methods as we make the product and there’s a sense of satisfaction when the pattern fits together perfectly.
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