visvim Focuses on Yanai-Jima Workwear Fabric in Latest Dissertation

Following its case study of the art of fly fishing is visvim's latest dissertation that analyzes the history of Japan's traditional Yanai-jima textile. The woven fabric was popularly produced in the Meiji Period (1868-1912) for everyday workwear, attracting locals in the Setouchi area with its rich color, softness, and beautiful stripe patterns. As the Meiji period came to a close, the textile "almost completely disappeared," as per visvim. Similar to the characteristics of indigo denim -- of wh...