From Cocoon to Cloth

From cocoon to mawata, thread, dyeing, and weaving.
A gentle introduction to how cloth comes into being at yamamayu.

The Story of Mawata

A soft silk opened out from the cocoon.
Learn what mawata is, how it feels, and how it connects to thread and cloth.

Sustainability

Sustainability here is not only about using materials well, but also about returning, repairing, and carrying things forward.
Read about yamamayu’s textile practice rooted in circulation.

Studio Journal

Small notes and reflections around the making of cloth.
Materials, studio days, and the rhythm of satoyama life are gathered here.