Makita Shoten Umbrella Fabric
¥6,050
18mm | 20mm
An umbrella fabric strap created in collaboration with Makita Shoten in Yamanashi.
In Yamanashi, dragonfly motifs are often seen, but in fact dragonflies only fly forward, so they are called ``victory bugs,'' and Sengoku warlords such as Takeda Shingen used them to protect their bodies from armor because they were believed to bring good luck. It has a history of being used inside. The dragonfly motif, which symbolizes Yamanashi, where Makita Shoten is located, has become an icon that expresses the story of this MUSUBU PROJECT.
Color lineup
Two types of processing: water repellent and waterproof. Water-repellent technology
It is generally said that fabrics with uneven surfaces, such as jacquard weaves, are difficult to process. ``Nitta Sorting'' is a water-repellent treatment applied to fabrics woven by Makita Shoten. We are also a partner with Makita Shoten when they started producing umbrella fabric 50 years ago. The fabric is washed and subjected to two types of processing: water repellent (repels water) and waterproof (prevents water from seeping into the fabric). A large amount of water is also used here, and impurities are washed away from the fabric by washing it with Fuji's natural water.
Adoption of a dragonfly pattern, which was also loved by Sengoku warlords
Dragonflies continue to fly forward and never retreat, so they have long been known as ``Kachimushi'' as lucky charms, and have been used in the armor of Sengoku period warlords. Many dragonfly motifs remain in Yamanashi, as they were used by military commanders such as Takeda Shingen. The dragonfly pattern that is also used on Makita Shoten's umbrellas is also used on Knot's belts.
Handcraft
The most distinctive feature of Makita Shoten is the use of French-made looms that can weave large-sized fabrics. In jacquard weaving, the pattern is expressed by the combination of warp and weft threads. 12,000 warp threads as thin as a hair are set in the machine. The threads are all set by hand by craftsmen, and the adjustments made here are important in weaving the fabric.
Handcrafts
The most distinctive feature of Makita Shoten is the use of French-made looms that can weave large-sized fabrics. In jacquard weaving, the pattern is expressed by the combination of warp and weft threads. 12,000 warp threads as thin as a hair are set in the machine. The threads are all set by hand by craftsmen, and the adjustments made here are important in weaving the fabric.
MUSUBU movie
Founded in 2nd year of Keio. We have been weaving beautiful umbrella fabrics for over 150 years. Jacquard woven umbrella fabric from Makita Shoten, a purveyor to the imperial family.
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