Vintage No. 11 Canvas

Our thick cotton canvas is carefully finished over time and with great effort using the high-level batch dyeing and weaving techniques passed down for generations in the Enshu region. This process ensures that the natural texture of the natural materials is preserved.

By thoroughly permeating the core of the yarn with dye, the inherent softness of the cotton is enhanced, resulting in a thick, firm, yet soft fabric with a natural, warm, and rustic texture.

The Potential of a Vintage Feel

The "vintage" in "Vintage No. 11 Canvas" signifies that users can achieve a future vintage by continuously using and nurturing the fabric over time.

Natural Texture Born from Traditional Dyeing Techniques

"Vintage No. 11 Canvas" is made from tightly woven thick cotton yarn, carefully finished over time and with great effort using the advanced batch dyeing and weaving techniques passed down for generations in the Enshu region, without compromising the natural texture of the material.

To give you an idea, it has a substantial weight, similar to about 12 oz denim.

Coloration Thoroughly Permeating the Core of the Yarn

Natural fabric is typically treated with chemicals (mercerization) to ensure even dyeing and a clean finish without color inconsistencies. However, this pre-treatment can weaken the yarn and prevent it from developing a natural texture.

Therefore, "Vintage No. 11 Canvas" is finished without mercerization, allowing the dye to thoroughly permeate the core of the thick yarn over time to bring out the natural characteristics of the cotton material.

The Natural, Warm, and Rustic Taste of Cotton

By thoroughly permeating the core of the yarn with dye, the inherent softness of the cotton is enhanced, resulting in a thick, firm, yet soft fabric with a natural, warm, and rustic texture.

27 Colors Available

19 classic, sophisticated muted colors,
5 edgy casual colors,
and 3 clean, pale pastel colors, for a total of 27 colors.

The naturally dyed fabric, with its deep colors, will gradually develop scuffs and rubs through daily use, eventually achieving a vintage look through aging.

Crafted with Care by Skilled Artisans

Kiji no Mori fabrics are created through the skilled techniques and intuition of artisans in Hamamatsu, who are experts in natural fibers, focusing on texture, surface finish, and dyeing techniques.

Vintage Processing

Kiji no Mori's vintage processing does not involve post-treatment to create a vintage-like unevenness or texture. Instead, to preserve the natural texture of the natural material, the fabric (greige goods) is dyed over a full night through a non-continuous manual process of reactive cold batch dyeing, allowing it to slowly react and dye without applying excessive additives. This dyeing method, which is highly sensitive to temperature and humidity, and requires a long dyeing time and precise color matching, is intentionally chosen to achieve a naturally vibrant color on thick, heavy fabrics.

*This differs from post-treatments such as bio-washing or washer processing, which create vintage-like wrinkles and unevenness.

Characteristics of Processing

Due to the nature of the processing, color variations may occur between manufacturing lots.

Vintage No. 11 Canvas: Nurture It for Years to Come

"Vintage No. 11 Canvas" starts with the natural texture of cotton yarn and is designed to develop scuffs and rubs with years of use, eventually aging into a true vintage canvas. While there may be no visible changes at first, we encourage you to take your time and nurture it.

Works Made with This Fabric

Monitor: hana (@hanaya_819)
Work name: Growing Canvas Tote Bag
Color used: BK / Black
Fabric length used: 1.3m

Variations

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