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this long established weaving mill in aichi prefecture focuses mainly on traditional japanese fabrics. with its narrow width and light weigth, it produces particularly fine fabrics that are normally used for kimono making.
when you enter the weaving mill, you find yourself surrounded by a multitude of these small, fast-running and agile looms.
by continuously moving the shuttles from left to right and vice versa, they create a dynamic and noisy scene, while two heavier looms stand somewhat apart at the back, weaving meditatively.
these two bigger sized shuttle looms are running in contrast to the other small looms slowly and steady weaving heavy weight cotton canvas’ fabrics from 15oz. up to 25oz.
this somewhat random and contrasting image naturally has a background story.
after someone discovered a pair of old american work trousers from the late 19th century, the motivation arose to recreate this special fabric down to the smallest detail.
of course it wasn’t easy to find a loom that can weave these heavy weight fabrics; old fashioned, but so timeless, that are slowly produced not participating in today's fast-paced production life.
even today, after weaving these canvas fabrics for several years, these two looms still require special attention every day.
but when you see and feel the result, for example in the brown 15oz duck canvas, there is no question that all this dedicated work pays off.
the fabric lives gracefully when worn and washed, slowly creating a marbling patina with gorgeous fades across the entire garment.
an interesting side note: the selvedge, which is normally found close to the edge of the fabric, is located much further inside the fabric here.
historically, this was the orientation line for seamstresses and seamsters to know where to fold the fabric and sew over it, as it was also used to make bags for coal mining.
21.04.2023
this long established weaving mill in aichi prefecture focuses mainly on traditional japanese fabrics. with its narrow width and light weigth, it produces particularly fine fabrics that are normally used for kimono making.
when you enter the weaving mill, you find yourself surrounded by a multitude of these small, fast-running and agile looms.
by continuously moving the shuttles from left to right and vice versa, they create a dynamic and noisy scene, while two heavier looms stand somewhat apart at the back, weaving meditatively.
these two bigger sized shuttle looms are running in contrast to the other small looms slowly and steady weaving heavy weight cotton canvas’ fabrics from 15oz. up to 25oz.
this somewhat random and contrasting image naturally has a background story.
after someone discovered a pair of old american work trousers from the late 19th century, the motivation arose to recreate this special fabric down to the smallest detail.
of course it wasn’t easy to find a loom that can weave these heavy weight fabrics; old fashioned, but so timeless, that are slowly produced not participating in today's fast-paced production life.
even today, after weaving these canvas fabrics for several years, these two looms still require special attention every day.
but when you see and feel the result, for example in the brown 15oz duck canvas, there is no question that all this dedicated work pays off.
the fabric lives gracefully when worn and washed, slowly creating a marbling patina with gorgeous fades across the entire garment.
an interesting side note: the selvedge, which is normally found close to the edge of the fabric, is located much further inside the fabric here.
historically, this was the orientation line for seamstresses and seamsters to know where to fold the fabric and sew over it, as it was also used to make bags for coal mining.