3 imagesNishijin Omeshi Mosque-Pattern Kimono Fabric
着物 西陣御召着尺 モスク柄 単衣にも あすかや [商品番号t2161]
mosque patternあすかや
Nishijin omeshi
Japanese name西陣御召
Nishijin Omeshi begins with a weaving method from Kyoto City’s Nishijin area, using pre-dyed silk and strongly twisted weft to raise the crepe-like shibo of omeshi chirimen.
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3 imagesNishijin Omeshi Pure Silk Unstitched Kimono Fabric
反物 お召 キングサイズ おめし 先染 広巾 裄長 一尺一寸 正絹 御召 西陣御召 絹 シルク 男着尺 男女兼用 男物着物 男物羽織 男性羽織 着尺 男着物 羽織 コート お洒落用 街着 広幅 袷 単衣 単 カジュアル着物 新品 未仕立て
king size, approx. 41.5cm x 12.8mきもの幸造
3 imagesNishijin Omeshi Silk Kimono Bolt, Paulownia-Bamboo Phoenix and Cherry-Tachibana
御召し 反物 -71- 白鼠 桐竹鳳凰 桜橘 西陣御召 39.0cm巾 日本の絹 正絹 絹100%
No. 71, white-gray, 39.0 cm widthあおい 正直問屋
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Kyoto Nishijin Omeshi and the Shibo Raised by Twisted Weft
In the textile setting linked to Kyoto City’s Nishijin area, Nishijin Omeshi begins with silk dyed before weaving. The cloth is known for the shibo surface associated with chirimen, a small raised texture formed through strong weft twist, alternating insertion, lukewarm water, and rubbing. As omeshi chirimen fabric, and as Japanese clothing made from that fabric, it brings together place, material, technique, and use in cloth meant to be worn.
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Where this product is officially registered, designated, or recognized in Japan.
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FAQ
What is Nishijin omeshi called in Japanese?
It is written as 西陣御召 in Japanese. Search Rakuten and other Japanese sites with that spelling — the English name will not bring up the listings.
What is Nishijin omeshi?
Nishijin omeshi is a pre-dyed silk textile tied to a weaving method from Kyoto City's Nishijin area, with production in Kyoto City and its surrounding areas. Its chirimen-like shibo texture forms when strongly twisted left- and right-twist omeshi-nuki weft threads are woven in alternation, then the finished cloth is soaked in lukewarm water and rubbed.
What makes Nishijin omeshi distinct, and why is it a Kyoto specialty?
One origin account links Nishijin omeshi to Tokugawa Ienari, the eleventh Tokugawa shogun, and his preference for fine-lattice chirimen. The Nishijin omeshi family also includes omeshi chirimen fabric itself and Japanese clothing made from it. The omeshi-nuki weft is twisted strongly to the left or right before being woven in alternation. After weaving, the cloth is soaked in lukewarm water and rubbed to bring out the shibo surface.
How is Nishijin omeshi used or eaten?
Omeshi chirimen fabric is used to make Japanese clothing.
How do you wash and care for Nishijin omeshi?
Naturally dyed textiles shed some colour on first wash. Hand-wash separately with a neutral detergent, avoid long soaking and bleach, and dry in the shade to prevent fading. Silk, ramie, and traditionally dyed pieces often need professional cleaning — the care label on the listing takes precedence.
Is Nishijin omeshi a good gift or something to take home?
Most options are shelf-stable, boxed, and travel well, so they suit gifting or bringing home. Confirm the final storage and delivery terms on the Rakuten listing.
Where can I buy Nishijin omeshi?
On Rakuten: the shops listed here right now are あすかや, きもの幸造, あおい 正直問屋. We don't sell directly; purchase, payment, stock, and delivery are all handled on the Rakuten product page.