About Takashima Chijimi
Takashima chijimi is a linen and cotton crinkle textile produced in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. Also called 'Omi chijimi,' it creates a distinctive textured surface (shibori) by weaving with tightly twisted threads and then scouring and hot-water kneading. This texture reduces contact area with the skin, providing excellent cooling, making it a beloved summer staple nationwide. As Japan's largest linen and cotton crinkle textile production area, it supplies large quantities of yukata fabric, shirt fabric, and casual wear fabric.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
強撚糸使い精練湯もみシボ出し先染め・後染め
Materials
麻糸（苧麻・亜麻）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.