Craft · No. 21
No. 21織物
Nishijin-ori
西陣織
nishijin ori · 京都府
Nishijin-ori is a prestigious silk textile produced in the Nishijin district of Kyoto, renowned for its elaborate pre-dyed yarn weaving that produces intricate, multi-colored patterns. It stands as one of Japan's most celebrated and technically sophisticated textile traditions.
- Origin
- 京都府
- Category
- 織物
- Materials
- Silk · Gold · Silver
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The roots of Nishijin-ori trace back to ancient times, when skilled weavers — said to be members of the immigrant Hata clan from the Korean Peninsula…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
The defining technique of Nishijin-ori is pre-dyed yarn weaving (sakizome monori), in which threads are dyed before warping so that intricate patterns…
No. IVClimate
The humid, basin climate of Kyoto has long been valued by weavers because the consistently moist air prevents delicate silk threads from drying out an…
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