大阪府·特産品
Kawachi Cotton
Kawachi cotton is characterized by its simple yet powerful texture. This cotton fabric thrived greatly in the Kawachi region, including Higashiosaka, during the Edo period. New fields of sandy soil created by the diversion of the Yodo River in 1704 were perfect for cotton cultivation. The yarn is thick, resulting in a rugged and heavy weave. However, because it becomes more comfortable against the skin with every wash and is both durable and long-lasting, it was widely valued in everyday life as workwear, shop curtains (noren), banners, and bedding. With the spread of machine spinning during the Meiji era, it temporarily disappeared due to competition from cheaper imported cotton, but its warm texture is being passed down to the present day by the preservation society. It is a fabric that stays close to daily life, developing more character the more it is used.
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