石川県·工芸品
Noto no Nōgi (Noto Hemp Fabric)
This Noto hemp fabric is so thin and light that it is often compared to the 'wings of a cicada.' Its origins are said to date back approximately 2,000 years, beginning when a princess of Emperor Sujin stayed in this region and introduced weaving techniques. During the Edo period, the craft developed by incorporating techniques from Omi, and it is said that in the early Showa era, it boasted the highest production volume of hemp fabric in the country. Each thread, spun from Karumushi fibers, is hand-woven one by one to make delicate Kasuri (ikat) patterns emerge upon the cloth. In 1960, it was designated as an Intangible Cultural Property of Ishikawa Prefecture, and even today, a small number of artisans continue to preserve this tradition. With its smooth, cool touch and the dignified beauty of the Kasuri patterns, please take a piece in your hands and experience the living craftsmanship of our ancestors.
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