Asian Art

Hakata-ori

Hakata-ori (博多織) is a traditional Japanese textile that has been produced in Fukuoka Prefecture for more than 770 years. There are two varieties of hakata-ori: kenjo hakata-ori and mon ori hakata-ori. Kenjo hakata-ori is woven in a traditional pattern related to Buddhist beliefs, and was influenced by fabrics produced in Sui dynasty China. Mon ori hakata-ori is the name used for hakata-ori containing multi-coloured designs. Hakata-ori is most commonly found as the material for men's obi, though both men and women wear hakata-ori obi. Hakata-ori is also used to produce a number of different products not related to kimono and kimono accessories, such as handbags, neck ties and scarves.

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• ▸History of Kaohsiung
• ▸Benstonea humilis
• ▸Hellenistic influence on Indian art

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