The Master Weavers.
Nihon Menpu's obsession for denim began back in 1917.
They set out in business to make the best denim in the world. They are purists.
If they choose to weave a denim it is because they have found a way to do it better.
It is denim first, business second.
As it turns out, raising standards is a massive draw to the smaller artisan makers around the world.
Demand exceeds supply.
To get an allocation of denim from them is a sign of respect. I like that.
They can be reached only by a rural train line that winds alongside the Oda River, Nihon Menpu is nestled away in the mountains of Okayama, a region famous for producing some of the world's best denim.
The small mill creates denim using a precise approach perfected over the past century.They're one of the few mills in the world that continues to use vintage looms that date back as far as the 1920's.
Their shuttle looms have been tweaked over the years to produce the denim that they believe is the world's best.
No cameras.
No visitor is allowed to see these looms just in case their secrets get out. They won't compete on price. Only on quality.
We are very proud to be working with them.
This denim is special.
It is woven by the masters.
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