Craft · No. 57
No. 57その他の繊維製品
Gyoda Tabi
行田足袋
gyoda tabi · 埼玉県
Gyoda Tabi are traditional Japanese split-toe socks (tabi) produced in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture. Renowned as one of Japan's foremost tabi-making centers, they are prized for their precise stitching, durability, and comfortable fit.
- Origin
- 埼玉県
- Category
- その他の繊維製品
- Materials
- Cotton · Gold
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The production of tabi in Gyoda dates back to the Edo period, when it began as a cottage industry supplementing agricultural income. Over time, specia…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
The production of Gyoda Tabi involves multiple stages: cutting, sewing, and finishing. Fabric is first cut precisely using paper patterns, and the ind…
No. IVClimate
Gyoda City sits inland on the Kanto Plain, where summers are hot and humid and winters cold and dry. This pronounced seasonal variation fostered deman…
