Ban Inoue is a textile company from Nara Prefecture inspired by the delicate and complex aesthetics of Japan. Influenced by the Azuchi-Momoyama period, Ban Inoue`s products follow both the aesthetic of "Hana" - majestic, dynamic and radiant beauty - and the philosophy of "Wabi" - simple and clear beauty in harmony with nature.
Ban Inoue uses a special kind of cotton fabric called Kaya. This beautiful pure cotton fabric was once used as mosquito netting, which is a specialty of Nara Prefecture.Kaya has high absorbency and durability and is easy to dry, making it the perfect base for these pieces.
Part of what makes textiles great is the variety of texture that each type of fabric provides. For this reason, Ban Inoue uses not only kaya fabrics in his collection, but also hemp, linen, and ramie fabrics.
