NAKAGO Original Banshu-ori Handkerchief

Original Banshu-ori Handkerchief by NAKAGO

This is an original NAKAGO handkerchief made from shiny, soft Banshu-ori fabric. It's a useful size and soft to the touch giving a luxurious feel.

"Banshu-ori" originated in Nishiwaki City in Hyogo Prefecture in 1788, when a carpenter from Nishiwaki City was delegated to the rebuilding of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. While in Kyoto, the carpenter studied the structure of the Nishijin brocade loom and brought this new knowledge back home with him.

The story goes that the carpenter took the structure of the Nishijin loom and, by fusing traditional techniques with a newly improved loom, created this innovative and revolutionary weave called the Banshu-Ori. Banshu-Ori threads are dyed before they are woven, which is far less likely to fade over time and repeated use. Also because the threads are extremely thin, this fabric is often used in high quality garments.

Size: 45cm x 40cm

Made in Japan