Craft · No. 07
No. 07織物
Kiryu Ori (Kiryu Textiles)
桐生織
kiryu ori · 群馬県
Kiryu Ori refers to the fine silk and blended textiles produced in and around Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. Renowned for their intricate patterned weaves and technical diversity, these fabrics have earned Kiryu the celebrated designation "the Nishijin of the East."
- Origin
- 群馬県
- Category
- 織物
- Materials
- Silk · Cotton · Hemp
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The history of weaving in Kiryu stretches back to the Nara period, when the region is recorded as having offered silk cloth to the imperial court. Dur…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
Kiryu Ori is distinguished above all by its exceptional breadth of weaving techniques. Jacquard-patterned figured weaves form the core of production,…
No. IVClimate
Kiryu sits in a basin surrounded by mountains, producing hot summers and dry winters swept by the "kara-kaze," a strong, arid northwesterly wind. This…
