Production Area／Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture
Oshima-tsumugi, a silk textile from Amami Oshima Island, is known as one of the world’s three great textiles. With over 1,300 years of history and more than 30 production steps, it is prized for its elegant sheen and supple feel.In this feature, we speak with artisans preserving this legacy and creators shaping its future—uncovering the quiet strength woven into every piece.
In This Article:
- Mr. Kanai of Kanai Kogei, master of traditional mud-dyeing.
- Mr. Ise of the Honba Amami Oshima-tsumugi Technical Training Center, specialist in precision kasuri (ikat patterns).
- Ms.Urushibara of Kyorasa, proposing modern expressions of Oshima-tsumugi.
- Mr.Minami of Minami Tsumugi, revisiting the origins of this craft.
- Mr.Kizuki of Amamiya, pursuing a unique weaving identity.
Related Aarticle :The Textile Encyclopedia | Amami Oshima Tsumugi (Kagoshima)
