Nishijin brokar / böcek deseni

This business card case is made using the Nishijin textile technique.
It has a cute insect design.

It would make a very nice gift.

Width：11.8cm
Depth：0.8cm
Height：6.5cm

Silk thread
Metal thread

NISHIJIN OKAMOTO

We deliver exceptional items that add a sparkling touch to everyday life.

Using fresh ideas in design, we develop products that capitalize on the charm of Nishijin-ori Kinran through collaborations with various traditional crafts and techniques from other genres. We aim to share the allure of Nishijin-ori with people all around the world.

ARTISAN STORY

Nishijin Okamoto is a group of specialist artisans responsible for the weaving techniques of "Nishijin-ori Kinran," a majestic patterned fabric, in Nishijin, which is known as a production area for high-quality silk fabrics in Kyoto. Since its founding, they have been providing high-quality fabrics that adorn shrines and temples.

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.