About Banshu Ori
Banshu ori is a pre-dyed cotton textile produced in the Kitaharima region centered around Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. Said to have begun around 1792 (Kansei 4), it is Japan's largest pre-dyed cotton textile production area, accounting for approximately 60% of domestic market share. Exported domestically and internationally as shirt fabric, blouse fabric, and textiles, it has been adopted by overseas apparel brands. It is characterized by diverse pre-dyed textiles with stripes, plaids, and jacquard patterns.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
先染めジャカード織縞・格子織り
Materials
綿糸化学染料・天然染料
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 播州織工房館 hands-on experience