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The Making of Nishijin Textiles (Prologue)
The fabric that surrounds us in our daily lives is something we often take for granted. Nowadays, there are fewer opportunities to create something from fabric using sewing machines or...
The Making of Nishijin Textiles (Prologue)
The fabric that surrounds us in our daily lives is something we often take for granted. Nowadays, there are fewer opportunities to create something from fabric using sewing machines or...
The Technology of Nishijin Weaving (3): The Jac...
What exactly is a Jacquard loom?The Jacquard loom was invented in 19th-century France by Joseph Marie Jacquard. It was later introduced to Nishijin by three young men dispatched by the...
The Technology of Nishijin Weaving (3): The Jac...
What exactly is a Jacquard loom?The Jacquard loom was invented in 19th-century France by Joseph Marie Jacquard. It was later introduced to Nishijin by three young men dispatched by the...
I wish you all a very happy New Year
As we approach the end of 2025, it is undeniable that this has been yet another year of profound transformation. Since summer, my days have been filled with commitments, leaving...
I wish you all a very happy New Year
As we approach the end of 2025, it is undeniable that this has been yet another year of profound transformation. Since summer, my days have been filled with commitments, leaving...
The Technology of Nishijin Weaving (２): Sorabik...
For many, the term sorabiki-bata (空引機) may be unfamiliar. Unlike the more compact takahata (高機), or upright looms used for tsuzure-ori, the sorabiki-bata is a large and complex loom. It...
The Technology of Nishijin Weaving (２): Sorabik...
For many, the term sorabiki-bata (空引機) may be unfamiliar. Unlike the more compact takahata (高機), or upright looms used for tsuzure-ori, the sorabiki-bata is a large and complex loom. It...
I am back from Vienna.
Since the end of last month, I’ve been away in Europe for a combination of work and holiday. My days were filled with fabric sourcing and market research, while my...
I am back from Vienna.
Since the end of last month, I’ve been away in Europe for a combination of work and holiday. My days were filled with fabric sourcing and market research, while my...
The Technology of Nishijin Weaving (1): The Ev...
In the coming series, I will be writing about the craftsmanship and techniques of Nishijin weaving. The loom is likely one of the earliest inventions in human history. As humans...
The Technology of Nishijin Weaving (1): The Ev...
In the coming series, I will be writing about the craftsmanship and techniques of Nishijin weaving. The loom is likely one of the earliest inventions in human history. As humans...