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Deadstock silks from Kyoto mills. Handwoven Kente from Volta Region cooperatives. Italian selvedge denim from Candiani. Searchable by weight, weave, and hand-feel.
Nishijin, Kyoto
Rinzu Silk
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Candiani mill, Robecchetto — 12oz raw selvedge
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Kyoto, Japan
Nishijin Rinzu
Weight
8mm
Weave
5-harness satin
Width
114 cm
"Woven on a Jacquard loom with silk-wrapped weft threads. The pattern only appears in raking light."
Volta Region, Ghana
Kente Strip Cloth
Weight
320 g/m²
Weave
Strip-woven cotton/silk
Width
30 cm strips
"Hand-woven on narrow-band horizontal looms. Each strip takes 3 days. Colour sequence is family-specific."
Robecchetto, Italy
Candiani Selvedge
Weight
12 oz
Weave
3×1 right-hand twill
Width
75 cm selvedge
"Woven on vintage shuttle looms. The selvedge ID is red/white — a cancelled luxury denim line."
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