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Shinya Miyaura is an acclaimed fashion curator who introduces leading fashion designers to textile manufacturing areas in Japan. We join him to explore the history and culture woven into the fabrics of Kyushu. Through these six makers, we invite you to experience Kyushu Native Textiles.

• ● Chikushino, Fukuoka Hakata-ori NISHIMURA TEXTILE
• ● Chikugo, Fukuoka Kurume Kasuri IKEDA KASURI WORKSHOP
• ● Kurume, Fukuoka Sneakers MOONSTAR
• ● Yanagimachi, Saga Nabeshima Dantsu ORIMONOGATARI
• ● Akune, Kagoshima Tairyo-bata AKINO DYEING CRAFT
• ● Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Kokura-ori KOKURA SHIMA SHIMA

In the current apparel market, synthetic dyes have largely replaced natural ones. Given this industry landscape, Takarajima Senkou and Ogomori’s continued dedication to maintaining a centuries-long tradition is truly extraordinary.

Takarajima Senkou is unique because of how they blend seemingly contradictory elements: hand-made indigo clothing and medium-sized production, traditional craftsmanship and a modern business mind, production and waste management. Take a look for yourself how Takarajima Senko blends what are often considered contradictory elements into a harmonious coexistence.

Many doorways to noodle shops in Kyushu are decorated with noren curtains, a creative take on native textiles that reflect the island’s culture and lifestyles. Here, we introduce Kyushu’s best soul foods, ramen and udon, with their respective noren. We invite you to pass through noren and slurp some noodles!