琵琶湖の北西に位置する滋賀県高島市は、豊かな水源に恵まれた織物の産地。
「高島縮」は高温多湿な日本の風土に適した被服素材として、江戸時代より200年以上もの長きにわたって受け継がれてきました。
Takashima city in Shiga Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of
Lake Biwa. Blessed with abundant water resources, it is well known of its fabric craft. Chizimi cotton
is produced in Takashima city with over 200 year history since Edo period. Its characteristics is best
suits for humid and hot summer in Japan.