About our fabrics
Changing the Value of Making
Have you ever made something with care, only to find that you rarely wore it?
Have you ever compared your handmade garment with a beautifully made linen shirt and felt a little disappointed?
Or wondered why your handmade piece somehow felt “not quite right”?
At Kijinomori Fabrics, we hope to change the value of making by providing fabrics that truly inspire creativity.
Great craftsmanship begins with the material.
When you choose the right fabric, the finished piece can look and feel completely different.
We want you to feel the joy of saying, “I’m so glad I made this.”
Our fabrics are created with traditional techniques and a commitment to originality.
Rather than imitating others, Kijinomori Fabrics develops textiles with a character and texture that are uniquely our own.
Natural Materials, True to Their Nature
At Kijinomori Fabrics, we believe that natural materials are alive with their own natural beauty.
We practice traditional craftsmanship, carefully finishing each fabric while preserving the original character of the greige cloth. Instead of altering the material’s inherent qualities, we aim to bring out its authentic texture and charm.
We strive to create fabrics that are gentle to people, nature, and the materials themselves. By avoiding unnecessary processing and treating the fabric with care, we allow the natural character of the fibers to remain.
As a result, our fabrics have rich and subtle variations rather than a perfectly uniform appearance. We believe this is the true beauty of nature.
Just like living things, no two natural materials are exactly the same.
That is why we value the unique expression found in every piece of fabric and do our best to bring out its individuality.
A Character That Cannot Be Imitated
Our fabrics are known for their deep and distinctive character.
They are supported by the skill of artisans who understand the true nature of natural fibers. With years of experience and intuition, these craftsmen carefully control the processes according to the daily temperature and weather conditions.
Some fabrics from Kijinomori Fabrics are even designed so that their texture continues to develop over time, becoming more beautiful as they are used.
Why Our Fabrics Are Priced This Way
The type of fabric making practiced at Kijinomori Fabrics relies heavily on the hands of skilled artisans.
Because of this, large quantities cannot be produced at once.
By working closely with each material and dedicating time and care to every step of the process, we are able to create fabrics with a truly unique texture and character.
We are committed to preserving these traditional skills and passing them on to the future as something truly one of a kind.
We hope you will see the price of our fabrics as a reflection of the quality of the materials and the care that goes into creating them.
Materials Never Lie
You will understand the meaning of this once you experience the fabric for yourself.
If you have ever felt that something about your handmade piece was “not quite right,” remembering this simple idea may change the way you approach your handmade creations.
Hamamatsu, the city where Kijinomori Fabrics was born, has long been known for its textile industry. By preserving these traditional techniques and continuing careful craftsmanship, our fabrics carry a distinctive atmosphere that is hard to replicate.
Once you hold the fabric in your hands, we believe you will feel this character for yourself.
And we hope that making something will become more than simply finishing a project—that it will become something that connects to tomorrow and enriches your everyday life.
We hope that the clothes you create will become something you wear with pride—
the kind that makes people ask,
"Where did you buy that?"
We truly believe that our fabrics have the power to make that happen.
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These are original fabrics proudly created by Kijinomori Fabrics.
Below, we introduce some of our fabrics that have been loved by customers for many years.