★ 100 KIKKO from Kyoto - vintage japanese kimono fabric - sold by the yard - NISHIJIN EIKOU ORI ★

Kikko symbolizes longevity. Hexagons are taken from the shape of plates on a tortoiseshell, representing strength and long life. Kikko means "tortoise shell." Originally, this hexagonal geometric design came from Western Asia. The tortoise represents longevity in Japan, and is said to live for ten thousand years.

Nishijin - traditional textile produced in the Nishijin district of Kyoto, which is a registered trademark in order to preserve the traditional process. The type of weaving is known for its finely-woven designs, created through the use of tedious processes.

KIKKO Japanese Fabric By The Yard Indigo Blue Kyoto Nishijin Silk Wool Hexagon

Name: KIKKO Japanese Fabric By The Yard Indigo Blue Kyoto Nishijin Silk Wool Hexagon
Brand: vintagefreakss
SKU: VINNIS1004

SKU: VINNIS1004

¥1,748

¥1,486

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★ SHOWA RETRO - 1960s ★

★ MATERIAL : 53% SILK - 47% WOOL ★

★ NAVY BLUE - SKY BLUE - NAVY - SPACE - GRAY BLUE - WISTERIA - PURPLE ★

★ DIMENSIONS : Length 1 yard - Width 41 cm ★

★ NEW OLD STOCK ★

★ UNUSED BOLT ★

★ MADE IN JAPAN ★
Originating in Heian-kyoto over 1200 years ago, Nishijin weaving is known for its highly-decorative and finely-woven designs, created through the use of tedious and specialised production processes.

Kamigyo ward and Kita ward cover this area of Kyoto today, but this area is called Nishijin. Initial production of Nishijin brocade began all the way back during the Kofun period (250-538AD). However the fabric was only named Nishijin ori during the 15th century after a major civil war. With the war over, textile craftsmen who had fled the area were able to go back to Nishijin and resume production of Nishijin brocade.

Therefore, the fabric was named Nishijin ori, which means western military encampment brocade, after the area where it had revived its production. Nishijin and Nishijin ori are registered trademarks in order to preserve the traditional process.
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KIKKO Japanese Fabric By The Yard Indigo Blue Kyoto Nishijin Silk Wool Hexagon