Silk/
cupro blended haiken fabric woven in
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture.
It can be used on both the
satin and
twill sides. It has the unique sheen of silk, and because it is blended with cupro, it is also highly durable.
It is woven in a small textile workshop in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture. Fujiyoshida is a historic production area with a history dating back to the Heian period. This land, where spring water from Mt. Fuji flows, has the clean water that is essential for good dyeing.
In the
weaving process, Yamamoto’s blended haiken fabric uses as many as 13,000
warp threads in a width of only 47 cm, and the
weft uses 120-denier yarns doubled and twisted into an astonishing 240-denier thickness.
By weaving slowly on a shuttle loom, air is trapped in the fabric, creating a three-dimensional texture, and artisans continually inspect it for any damage. Dyeing, spinning, warping, and weaving are each carried out under strict quality control, with artisans making products for our customers and striving to produce the best possible goods.