Nishijin-ori
TextilesKansai
National Traditional Craft
Price range
¥10,000 ~ ¥1,000,000
Luxurious brocade from Kyoto used in kimono obi sashes for centuries.
Nishijin-ori is a prestigious textile tradition from the Nishijin district of Kyoto, with origins tracing back over 1,200 years. It encompasses a range of luxurious silk-weaving techniques including brocade, damask, and tapestry weave, often incorporating gold and silver threads. Nishijin fabrics are used for obi (kimono sashes), ceremonial garments, and temple furnishings, representing the highest achievement in Japanese textile artistry.
Materials
Silk, gold thread, silver thread
Techniques
Jacquard weaving, brocade