tapestry frames

Ishikawa Tsubure K.K. is a textile manufacturer located in Nishijin, Kyoto that is dedicated to traditional “Tsumegaki Hon Tsuzure” nail weaving techniques. It’s an established store with a long history that has a lineup of Tsumegaki Hon Tsuzure obi sashes, kakejiku scrolls, fukusa pouches and more products made with tsuzure weaving techniques. Recently, we have been framing our tapestries and then selling them. We also accept full orders for tapestries, festival banners, and other items. Nishijin Tsumegaki Hon Tsuzure nail weaving involves filing a fingernail and using the resulting zigzag fingernail as a tool to weave weft threads together. It is an extremely intricate and effort-intensive textile and a true “artisan technique.” It is formally called “Nishijin Tsumegaki Hon Tsuzure Ori” and uses “Tsuzure looms” operated by human hands and feet, rather than machines to weave complex patterns using a traditional “Tsumegaki” technique.