Craft · No. 09
No. 09織物
Murayama Oshima Tsumugi
村山大島紬
murayama oshima tsumugi · 東京都
Murayama Oshima Tsumugi is a silk textile produced in and around Musashimurayama, Tokyo. Distinguished by its pre-dyed kasuri (ikat) threads, the fabric is celebrated for its lightweight feel, durability, and subtly refined patterns.
- Origin
- 東京都
- Category
- 織物
- Materials
- Silk
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Murayama Oshima Tsumugi trace back to cottage weaving industries that flourished among farming communities on the Musashino Plateau. Du…
No. IIMaterials
The primary material is silk thread — carefully selected for its luster, fineness, and flexibility. Both warp and weft threads undergo thorough scouri…
No. IIITechniques
The defining technique of Murayama Oshima Tsumugi is "itajime kasuri" — a board-resist ikat dyeing method unique to this craft. Bundles of thread are…
No. IVClimate
The Musashino Plateau enjoys a temperate Kanto climate with moderate humidity, providing stable conditions well-suited to the careful handling of silk…
