Translations:Kinran/5/en
From Japanese Craftpedia portal
Historical Background
Kinran weaving was introduced to Japan from China around the Muromachi period (1336–1573), initially for temple and aristocratic use. It flourished during the Momoyama period (1573–1603) when the aesthetic of sumptuous display became popular in tea ceremony textiles and Noh theater costumes. In the Edo period (1603–1868), the Nishijin district of Kyoto became the principal center of Kinran production, developing distinct Japanese color schemes and motifs.
