Nishijin Textile Company

About Kawaseman Orimono, a long-established Kyoto textile house.
The history of Kawaseman Orimono began with its founding by the second-generation owner, Yonējirō Kawase, in the final years of the Edo period—an era when Commodore Perry arrived in Japan and visionary figures such as Ryoma Sakamoto and Kaishu Katsu played active roles in a time of great change.
For more than 160 years since then, we have continued to pursue the true essence of beauty to this day.

For over 150 years, we have continued to preserve the tradition of Nishijin weaving here in Kyoto.
1821年(文政 4年) 初代 河瀬長兵衛
1852年(嘉永 5年) 二代目 河瀬米次郎
1892年(明治25年) 三代目 河瀬満治朗
1933年(昭和 8年) 四代目 河瀬満三郎
2002年(平成14年) 五代目 河瀬仁志

With our refined designs and proven track record, we have received numerous awards and honors.

This is hikihaku, a traditional technique carried out by a certified traditional craftsman, in which diamonds are ground into a fine powder, applied to washi paper, and then cut into ultra-fine strips measuring 0.3 mm in width to be woven into the weft threads.
This proprietary method, uniquely developed by Kawaseman Orimono, is protected by patent. The brilliance of gemstones—including diamonds, emeralds, and lapis lazuli—enhances and enriches Nishijin textiles with exceptional radiance.

Kawaseman Orimono Co., Ltd. is an officially authorized MUCHA partner.
Please discover the story behind this collaboration.

We offer a diverse range of products, including Nishijin obi for kimono, as well as bags, framed textile art, hanging scrolls, and neckties.

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