Nishijin textiles

Kimono and Obi are traditional Japanese garments. The skills needed to make such items have been passed down for generations.
Nishijin textiles originated in silk production and weaving, which began around the 5th or 6th century and was developed and refined into a traditional technique that’s the pride of Japan.
The beauty of Japanese traditional style, rooted in its climate and unique sensibility, was born in the capital of Kyoto during the Heian period (794-1185).
This unique aesthetic sense, which is based on a love of nature and delicacy, originated at the Imperial Court and has been refined through various influences, including Buddhist culture, the warrior class and townspeople. And the techniques and the methods used to this day remain true to the spirit of traditional handicrafts. You can feel the essence of Japanese master artisans or takumi, through their elegant creations.
While we see the potential to create new value through their work, there are fewer and fewer artisans, and it is increasingly difficult to pass on the necessary skills due to the lack of successors that many traditional industries are facing.