About Shiozawa Tsumugi
Shiozawa Tsumugi is silk fabric produced in the Shiozawa district of Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. Inheriting the techniques of Echigo Jofu, it developed as a kasuri weaving using silk. Three types—Honshiozawa, Shiozawa Tsumugi, and Echigo Jofu—are designated as national traditional crafts under the 'Shiozawa production area.' Featuring snow bleaching and intricate kasuri patterns, its unique crisp texture and translucency make it ideal for summer kimono.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
手括り絣手機織り雪晒し
Materials
生糸紬糸
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 雪国観光圏 産地工房（産地にご確認ください） hands-on experience