About Nanbu Sakiori
Nanbu sakiori is a rag weaving tradition passed down in the Nanbu region of Iwate Prefecture, a 'material rebirth' textile culture where old cloth is torn into thin strips and used as weft threads combined with base yarn. Developed as handwork by rural women of Tohoku from the late Edo period, it is characterized by a spirit of cherishing worn-out cloth and a rustic, powerful textile quality. The aesthetic of recycling nurtured by the Nanbu domain's spirit of simplicity and fortitude is highly regarded today from a sustainability perspective. Workshops and preservation societies centered in Morioka City continue to pass down the technique.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
Materials
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 南部裂織保存会（産地にご確認ください）