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History & techniques of Nishijin-ori

kyoto nishijin, nishijin, nishijin ori

History & techniques of Nishijin-ori

🏯 History of Nishijin-ori   1. Origin: Heian Period (794~) In 794, when the capital was moved to Heian-kyo, the...

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What is the gold and silver thread of Nishijin, Kyoto?

24K gold thread, embroidery thread, gold embroidery

What is the gold and silver thread of Nishijin, Kyoto?

Gold and silver threads are decorative threads with a metallic sheen, and are often used in Nishijin-ori obi belts and...

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JUKOUORI (JUKO ORI)

24K gold thread, embroidery thread, gold embroidery

JUKOUORI (JUKO ORI)

Jukouori is a technique that uses sewing crepe. The pattern is not expressed by dyeing, but by sewing in dyed...

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KINKOMA EMBROYDERY

24K gold thread, embroidery thread, gold embroidery

KINKOMA EMBROYDERY

Kinkoma embroidery is a technique in which thick gold thread that cannot be threaded through an embroidery needle is wound...

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