Nishijin Textile Art Panel / The Great Wave

Hokusai's masterpiece among his masterpieces.
This work has been reproduced with precision using the techniques of Nishijin brocade.
The wave caps on the screen are made of thick and thin threads in shades of blue to create a powerful and three-dimensional effect.
In the sky, we collaborated with a traditional gold leaf craftsman to express the scene of a storm and splashes of spray from the wave caps.
The sky represents a storm and splashes of spray from the wave caps. The use of real gold thread on the boat gives it a deep, luxurious feel.
The profundity woven by the high-grade materials gives off various luster depending on the angle of view and fascinates those who see it.

Width：45cm
Height：37cm
Weight：1,400g

Silk thread
Gold thread

ORIYOSHI

High-Quality Nishijin silk textiles Crafted with the Finest Materials

Our experienced artisans, each with decades of expertise, carefully weave Nishijin silk textiles using time-honored techniques and a commitment to the highest quality materials.
We invite you to experience the exceptional quality of our Nishijin silk textiles.

ARTISAN STORY

Oriyoshi
Before the war, my grandfather began weaving by handloom here in Nishijin, and today we operate five power looms.
The weaving business, passed down through three generations, was incorporated as Origoshi Co., Ltd. in 2006, and we have been involved in obi fabric production for over 80 years.
Our skilled craftsmen, each with 30 to 50 years of experience, apply their time-honored techniques and a deep commitment to using only the finest materials to continue the tradition of Nishijin silk textiles.

NISHIJIN ORI / NISHIJIN SILK TEXTILES

About 1,200 years ago / 800s / Heian Period (794–1185)

Nishijin textiles trace their technical roots to the Oribe-no-tsukasa, a Heian-period government workshop that produced luxury cloth for the court. Weavers scattered during the Onin War but later returned to the area around the former western army camp—nishi-jin—giving the district its enduring name. In the Meiji period, European Jacquard technology was actively introduced.

In Japan, Nishijin represents some of the country’s most prestigious silk weaving, especially obi and Noh costumes. Because designs are woven from pre-dyed yarn rather than printed afterward, colors can have extraordinary depth. Today the skills also appear in ties, bags, interiors and collaborations with fashion brands.

“Nishijin” was not originally an ancient place-name; it literally refers to the “western camp” of the Onin War. Production is also profoundly distributed: design, pattern preparation, twisting, dyeing and weaving may involve more than twenty specialized stages across the neighborhood. The city district itself functions like a single enormous workshop.

Individual Differences

As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations in color, pattern, shape, and texture may occur. These subtle differences are a natural characteristic of handcrafted works, making each piece truly unique. We hope you will enjoy these individual variations as part of the beauty and character of Japanese craftsmanship.

Production Time

If an item is not currently in stock, it may be made to order by the artisan. As each piece is carefully handcrafted, production may take several months depending on the item and the artisan's schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding.