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	'''Kinu''' (絹) is the Japanese word for '''silk''', referring to both the raw fiber produced by silkworms and the wide range of woven and dyed textiles made from it. As one of the most highly valued materials in Japanese textile history, Kinu has been central to the development of Japan’s clothing, art, and craft traditions since ancient times.		'''Kinu''' (絹) is the Japanese word for '''silk''', referring to both the raw fiber produced by silkworms and the wide range of woven and dyed textiles made from it. As one of the most highly valued materials in Japanese textile history, Kinu has been central to the development of Japan’s clothing, art, and craft traditions since ancient times.

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	== Regional Production ==		== Regional Production ==
	Throughout Japan, many regions became renowned for their unique silk weaving traditions:		Throughout Japan, many regions became renowned for their unique silk weaving traditions:
	* Gunma Prefecture – famous for ''Tomioka silk'', one of the earliest mechanized silk industries.		* '''Gunma Prefecture''' – famous for ''Tomioka silk'', one of the earliest mechanized silk industries.
	* Kyoto Prefecture – known for luxurious dyed silks used in [[Kyo Yuzen]].		* '''Kyoto Prefecture''' – known for luxurious dyed silks used in [[Kyo Yuzen]].
	* Ishikawa Prefecture – associated with ''Kaga silk'' and refined hand-dyeing.		* '''Ishikawa Prefecture''' – associated with ''Kaga silk'' and refined hand-dyeing.
	* Fukushima Prefecture – home to traditional silk reeling in Aizu.		* '''Fukushima Prefecture''' – home to traditional silk reeling in Aizu.

	== Historical Background ==		== Historical Background ==

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'''Kinu''' (絹) is the Japanese word for '''silk''', referring to both the raw fiber produced by silkworms and the wide range of woven and dyed textiles made from it. As one of the most highly valued materials in Japanese textile history, Kinu has been central to the development of Japan’s clothing, art, and craft traditions since ancient times.

== Overview ==
Silk production and weaving were introduced to Japan from China around the 3rd century CE. Over the centuries, the cultivation of silkworms, reeling of silk threads, and the creation of silk fabrics evolved into an intricate art form. Kinu fabrics were traditionally used for aristocratic clothing, temple furnishings, and ceremonial garments such as [[Kimono]] and [[Nō costume]].

== Technique ==
The making of Kinu involves several highly specialized techniques, including:
* '''Sericulture''' – raising silkworms to produce cocoons.
* '''Reeling''' (''ito-hiki'') – extracting long silk filaments from cocoons.
* '''Weaving''' – creating a wide range of fabrics such as ''chirimen'', ''habutae'', and ''twill silk''.
* '''Dyeing''' (''some'') – applying color and pattern through techniques such as [[Yuzen]] or [[Kasuri]].

== Regional Production ==
Throughout Japan, many regions became renowned for their unique silk weaving traditions:
* **Gunma Prefecture** – famous for ''Tomioka silk'', one of the earliest mechanized silk industries.
* **Kyoto Prefecture** – known for luxurious dyed silks used in [[Kyo Yuzen]].
* **Ishikawa Prefecture** – associated with ''Kaga silk'' and refined hand-dyeing.
* **Fukushima Prefecture** – home to traditional silk reeling in Aizu.

== Historical Background ==
During the [[Nara period]] (710–794), silk was reserved for the court and temples. By the [[Heian period]] (794–1185), silk had become an essential material for aristocratic attire, symbolizing status and refinement. In the [[Edo period]] (1603–1868), regional domains promoted local silk industries, leading to the rich diversity of techniques that continue to this day.

== Cultural Significance ==
Silk embodies elegance and craftsmanship in Japanese culture. It remains a material of choice for traditional arts, including weaving, dyeing, and embroidery, and plays a vital role in preserving Japan’s textile heritage.

== See also ==
* [[Nishijin-ori]]
* [[Tango chirimen]]
* [[Kyo Yuzen]]
* [[Japanese silk industry]]

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