About Moka Momen Cotton
Moka momen is a cotton textile produced in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture. With a history from the early Edo period, it is known as a plain cotton fabric primarily featuring vertical stripes and plaid patterns. A practical textile widely used for yukata, tenugui hand towels, and workwear, it is characterized by becoming softer with washing. Production continues today as a local industry of Moka City.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
縞織り格子織り先染め
Materials
綿糸天然染料・化学染料
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 真岡市糸車（産地にご確認ください）