Mr. Yoshinobu Okido of Okido Woven Fabric is a solitary craftsman who has been doing something very sharp and unique. He has been challenging himself to create fabrics that no one has tried before, making full use of his advanced techniques. When I visited him, he was weaving fabrics I had never seen before using thread and cotton yarn. He supports designers, consult with them on small lots, and take on new challenges with them and work on a wide variety of fabrics.
At tamaki niime, we asked him to arrange colors and patterns based on Okido Woven Fabric. This tough fabric is recommended for making bags and other small items as well as rugs. The yarn is dyed with dyes that change over time so like denim, the more you use it the deeper the flavor will deepen.

Ryuta Fujimoto, nuno & PR manager

Founded in 1950, the family business Okido Woven Fabric was taken over by Mr. Yoshinobu Okido in 1997 and as a weaver who can see the face the company has shifted from subcontracting to direct sales.
Various materials from plain weave to jacquard weave, he is committed to "made in Japan" and he takes on the challenge of creating products that turn creator’s requests into reality.
Utilizing the technique of weaving judo wear Sashiko fabrics using extra-thick threads, etc.
based on what they have been working on, we have them arranged by special order and will offer you the fabrics exclusive to tamaki niime.