Banshu-ori (Nishiwaki and Taka, Hyogo Prefecture)

1.Introduction

Banshu-ori is dyed yarn textile produced in at Kita-harima area, which is places almost at the located in the center of Hyogo prefecture.
After dying the thread, the multi-colored patterns are woven into the fabric.

Banshu-ori has a very natural texture and rich colors and it enjoys high market share in domestic production of yarn dyed cotton fabrics that are reborn into various products including being provided to domestic and foreign brands.

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2.How to go to Nishiwaki and Taka

It takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes by car or approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes by public transportation from Osaka.

Contact Information

Regional Brand Development Support Office, International Affairs Department, Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry（METI-Kansai）
address：1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8535 Japan
tel：06-6966-6054
e-mail：bzl-kin-brandshitsu@meti.go.jp