About Noto Jofu Hemp Cloth
Noto jofu is a hemp textile produced in the Noto Peninsula centered around Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. A traditional industry of Noto continuing from the mid-Edo period, it is known as a summer jofu made from hemp. Featuring simple vertical stripe and plaid designs, it is characterized by a cool feel and rustic texture. It is a hemp textile unique to Noto that has been cherished as summer kimono and yukata fabric.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
麻糸の手織り先染め縞絣
Materials
麻糸（苧麻）天然染料
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 能登上布（産地にご確認ください）