Keikin Furoshiki: Karahana Sōchō Chōhan-nishiki

"Chohan" is a term for stripe pattern fabric woven with the warp yarn in two or more colors, and the brocade of this pattern is called "Chohan-kin". The original design of this fabric with flowers and paired birds placed in the "Chohan-kin" is from the fabric kept at Shosoin repository in Todai-ji templ ein Nara, Japan since the 8th century which was originally used on the cover of an Emperor’s arm rest. This colorful brocade is woven with our sophisticated warp patt erned weaving technique in a modified design with a new addition of g old and silver threads between the stripes.

Since its establishment in 1894, Tatsumura Bijutsu Orimono has been engaged in textile production based on "restoration and creation. Among these, research and restoration of Shosoin treasures is one of the cornerstones of the company's activities. Since Heizo Tatsumura, the founder of Tatsumura Bijutsu Orimono, conducted research on ancient textile fragments at Shosoin and restored them, his knowledge, techniques, and spirit have been passed down through the generations to today's Tatsumura Bijutsu Orimono.
In this feature, we have selected notable patterns from among the many Shosoin-derived patterns that we have restored. We hope you will see, touch, and feel the delicacy and beauty hidden in Shosoin treasures. Please enjoy them to your heart's content.