Textiles
Nishijin Weaving
西陣織
Kyoto's legendary silk brocade weaving, producing some of Japan's most opulent kimono fabric and obi sashes. Nishijin looms weave gold thread into intricate ceremonial textiles.
| Japanese Name | 西陣織 |
|---|---|
| Category | Textiles |
| Prefecture | 京都 (京都) |
| Region | 京都市、宇治市、亀岡市、城陽市、長岡京市他 (京都市、宇治市、亀岡市、城陽市、長岡京市他) |
| Main Products | 着物地、金襴（きんらん）、裂地、緞帳（どんちょう） |
| Designated | February 26, 1976 |