Since the early Edo period, Kokura-ori has been a valued specialty of the Buzen-Kokura clan. In history, it is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu and Sakamoto Ryoma were also patrons. Kokura-ori is made with fine cotton yarns at high density, making it thick and strong, with a glossy and smooth texture, and even a little moisture can be repelled on the surface of the fabric. Kokura-ori declined after the Taisho period (1912-1926) and ceased to exist in the early Showa period (1926-1989), but it was restored in 1984 by Ms. Noriko Tsuiki, a dyeing and weaving artist, and Kokura-ori spun its history once again.
Kiya's original Kokura-ori was created with the generous cooperation of Ms. Noriko Tsuiki and Kokura Creation, which produces Kokura-ori products under the "Shima Shima" brand. The production process started with a prototype of navy blue fabric inspired by the navy blue curtain, the symbol of Kiya. 96 samples were selected from one piece of fabric, and by twisting together wood-black and dark indigo threads, a plain but deep "Kiya navy blue" fabric called "kon shimofuri" was created.
The Kokura-ori handkerchief is made of "konshima shimofuri," which expresses a deep color with shading by adding stripes of the same color to the Kiya navy blue. It is a little thick and firm and comfortable to use. The chic navy blue striped marbled ground is easy to use for all ages and genders, and makes an ideal gift.
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