effective use of kudzu. make gorgrous fabric with kudzu. guide for studio.

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Oigawa Kudzu Cloth Studio Guide

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Oigawa kudzu cloth was established in 1952 .This studio was built about 50 years ago.

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There are more than 5 looms in Studio. These looms were made in Meiji period about 130 years ago. Japanese loom has not chair. When we weave,we set a board in front of loom on which we can sit. Mostly these looms have two heddles for plane weaving.

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◆Antic travel coat and Bushi Ceremonial dress of Kudzu cloth .

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◆ When winter comes, the brazier is fired and we put the billy on it.

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It is a dress box made in Meiji Period ,about 100years ago

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There are more than 100 books about weaving and dyeing.

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It's a Keitokuchin China made in Sh'ing dynasty. This pottery has beautiful blue color.

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In winter season, you can see the antic tribe carpet and a brazier.

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When you come my atelier we will serve you tea. We have many kind of teas such as kudzu flower tea , green tea and blue tea...etc .

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