Notes of a Nishijin Textile House: The Lineage of Kyoto Nishijin Textiles and World Dyeing and Weaving This book, with its obi (decorative paper band), is by the owner of "Masuya Takao" in Nishijin. Price: 2,000 yen Sekai Bunka Publishing First edition, 2015 Kyoto textiles, like the Oriibe no Tsukasa (Weaving Bureau) of the past, which existed in the capital, were made for public purposes, for the imperial family and nobility in the old days, and for the daimyo during the Edo period. (Page 62) I surmise that the production of textiles in the non-everyday field has supported the weaving culture. This is because, at its foundation, there is a strict sense of awe for something great. (Page 65) The owner's past, hardships, and pride in restoring the twisted gold brocade in the Tokugawa Art Museum are described. I read it once, and it's in good condition. There is a slight scuff on the cover.