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	* 日本民藝館編『民藝の布』日本民藝協会, 2006.		* 日本民藝館編『民藝の布』日本民藝協会, 2006.

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	== ~~Categories~~ ==		== References ==
			* 新潟県織物工業協同組合『小千谷縮：雪国の上布』新潟, 2010.
			* 竹内美智子（M. Takeuchi）『日本の伝統織物事典』平凡社, 2014.
			* 日本民藝館編『民藝の布』日本民藝協会, 2006.

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	'''Ojiya-chijimi''' (小千谷縮) is a traditional ramie crêpe textile produced in the city of [[Ojiya]], [[Niigata Prefecture]]. Known for its distinctive crinkled texture (''shibo'') and exceptional lightness, Ojiya-chijimi has been highly valued as a summer kimono fabric. The textile is closely related to [[Echigo-jōfu]], sharing the same regional tradition of fine ramie weaving in the snow-rich region of Echigo.		'''Ojiya-chijimi''' (小千谷縮) is a traditional ramie crêpe textile produced in the city of [[Ojiya]], [[Niigata Prefecture]]. Known for its distinctive crinkled texture (''shibo'') and exceptional lightness, Ojiya-chijimi has been highly valued as a summer kimono fabric. The textile is closely related to [[Echigo-jōfu]], sharing the same regional tradition of fine ramie weaving in the snow-rich region of Echigo.

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	A defining stage in production is the winter bleaching process:		A defining stage in production is the winter bleaching process:
	* The fabric is spread across clean snowfields under sunlight.		* The fabric is spread across clean snowfields under sunlight.
	* Photochemical reaction + snow-reflected UV gently whitens the fabric without damaging fibers.		* '''Photochemical reaction + snow-reflected UV''' gently whitens the fabric without damaging fibers.

	This technique produces a uniquely soft, cool visual tone and preserves fabric strength.		This technique produces a uniquely soft, cool visual tone and preserves fabric strength.

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	== Technique ==		== Technique ==
	The characteristic '''shibo''' (crêpe texture) is created through:		The characteristic '''shibo''' (crêpe texture) is created through:
	* Tightly twisted weft yarns, woven under controlled tension.		* '''Tightly twisted weft yarns''', woven under controlled tension.
	* Hot water treatment post-weaving, allowing the twisted fibers to contract, forming the natural crinkle.		* '''Hot water treatment''' post-weaving, allowing the twisted fibers to contract, forming the natural crinkle.

	Additionally, Ojiya-chijimi may feature kasuri (ikat) patterns, achieved by resist-dyeing warp and/or weft threads prior to weaving.		Additionally, Ojiya-chijimi may feature kasuri (ikat) patterns, achieved by resist-dyeing warp and/or weft threads prior to weaving.

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	== Materials ==		== Materials ==
	Ojiya-chijimi is woven from:		Ojiya-chijimi is woven from:
	* Ramie (苧麻, ''choma''), cultivated and processed through labor-intensive fiber extraction.		* '''Ramie''' (苧麻, ''choma''), cultivated and processed through labor-intensive fiber extraction.

	The fibers are split, scraped, twisted, and spun into extremely fine and even yarns. The resulting cloth is exceptionally smooth and durable.		The fibers are split, scraped, twisted, and spun into extremely fine and even yarns. The resulting cloth is exceptionally smooth and durable.

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'''Ojiya-chijimi''' (小千谷縮) is a traditional ramie crêpe textile produced in the city of [[Ojiya]], [[Niigata Prefecture]]. Known for its distinctive crinkled texture (''shibo'') and exceptional lightness, Ojiya-chijimi has been highly valued as a summer kimono fabric. The textile is closely related to [[Echigo-jōfu]], sharing the same regional tradition of fine ramie weaving in the snow-rich region of Echigo.

== History ==
The development of Ojiya-chijimi dates back to the late Edo period, evolving from techniques used in the production of Echigo-jōfu. Weavers in Ojiya adapted the ramie yarn-processing methods to create a textured fabric that was breathable and comfortable during humid summers. The region’s abundant snowfall played a crucial role in bleaching the woven fabric, a signature practice known as '''yuki-zarashi''' (snow-field bleaching).

== Materials ==
Ojiya-chijimi is woven from:
* **Ramie** (苧麻, ''choma''), cultivated and processed through labor-intensive fiber extraction.

The fibers are split, scraped, twisted, and spun into extremely fine and even yarns. The resulting cloth is exceptionally smooth and durable.

== Technique ==
The characteristic '''shibo''' (crêpe texture) is created through:
* **Tightly twisted weft yarns**, woven under controlled tension.
* **Hot water treatment** post-weaving, allowing the twisted fibers to contract, forming the natural crinkle.

Additionally, Ojiya-chijimi may feature **kasuri (ikat)** patterns, achieved by resist-dyeing warp and/or weft threads prior to weaving.

== Snow-Field Bleaching (Yuki-zarashi) ==
A defining stage in production is the winter bleaching process:
* The fabric is spread across clean snowfields under sunlight.
* **Photochemical reaction + snow-reflected UV** gently whitens the fabric without damaging fibers.

This technique produces a uniquely soft, cool visual tone and preserves fabric strength.

== Cultural Significance ==
Ojiya-chijimi represents a high point in Japan’s bast-fiber textile tradition. The technique has been recognized as:
* '''Important Intangible Cultural Property''' (Japan, 1955)
* Protected and transmitted through guilds and certified craftspeople

Today, artisans continue to preserve the weaving and bleaching techniques despite the reduced scale of production.

== Modern Use ==
Ojiya-chijimi remains prized for:
* Summer kimono and underkimono (''juban'')
* Contemporary textile art and high-end fashion collaborations
* Museum and academic textile research collections

== See also ==
* [[Echigo-jōfu]]
* [[Tsugaru-jōfu]]
* [[Kasuri]]
* [[Ramie]]

== Categories ==
[[Category:Textile]]
[[Category:Niigata Prefecture]]
[[Category:Japanese folk textiles]]
[[Category:Ramie textiles]]
[[Category:Weaving techniques]]