Where fabric sellers who value old fashioned textures are plentiful
Japan, Hamamatsu, located in the Enshu region, has long daylight hours and the most abundant clear weather in Japan. Furthermore, it has a warm climate and has held nationwide fame for cotton production since the mid-Edo period. In 1898 Sakichi Toyoda (who later founded Toyota Motors) invented a narrow-width power loom. Thereafter, Michio Suzuki (who later founded Suzuki Motors) invented the Suzuki Loom. Weaving cotton into fabric became a large industry in Enshu, with Hamamatsu at its core. Although production has recently declined due to pressure from cheap raw goods from overseas, it is still the top place in the country for fabrics like velveteen and corduroy, as well as domestic yukata.By taking advantage of the traditional textures made with techniques that have been cultivated for a long time, Hamamatsu's unique textiles are again being revived, and activities with the purpose of continuing these traditions, such as product development and event participation, are going strong.
It is because Hamamatsu is such a place, that it is dotted with great numbers of genial fabric sellers with many lovely products. There are also stores selling handmade crafts and the like, so please come give the nearby shops a look.
It is because Hamamatsu is such a place, that it is dotted with great numbers of genial fabric sellers with many lovely products. There are also stores selling handmade crafts and the like, so please come give the nearby shops a look.
Orisho Jr.
![]() They also hold a two hour, ¥1,000 sewing class. Class capacity is only five people, so please make reservations at least two days in advance. (*For people who have purchased fabric at Orisho Jr.) |
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![]() [ADDRESS] 125-1 Koudachi-cho, Chūō-ku, Hamamatsu-shi [PHONE] 053-463-5592 (Japanese only) [WEBSITE] http://e-kiji.ocnk.net/ (Japanese) ★Sewing class (bringing patterns is allowed) Every 2nd Tue, Thu, 3rd Tue, Fri, and 4th Mon, Sat of every month. 10am - 12pm / 1:30pm - 3:30pm |

but as the staff will also try their best with even gestures,
please feel at ease when you come to the store.
Nukumori Koubou
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![]() [ADDRESS] 3-12-25, Somechidai, HamaHamana-ku, Hamamatsu-shi [PHONE] 053-545-6391 (Japanese Only) [CLOSE] Year-end and New Year holidays [WEBSITE] http://www.nukumorikoubou.com (Japanese) |

but as the staff will also try their best with even gestures,
please feel at ease when you come to the store.
Fabric store FUJIMOTO
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![]() [ADDRESS] 2327-2 Mikatahara-cho, Chūō-ku, Hamamatsu-shi [PHONE] 053-436-1639 (Japanese Only) [OPEN] weekday 9am - 6pm / sat 9am - 5pm [CLOSE] sun, holiday ★sewing class and other class Details regarding dates and contents of the workshop are announced in flyers in the shop only. |

but as the staff will also try their best with even gestures,
please feel at ease when you come to the store.

After doing your shopping at the fabric store FUJIMOTO, why not have a look at this other shop, which is located within the same area?
Chimi Hausu

This store focuses mainly on the sales of small handmade goods. They also have set up rental boxes that anybody can use to sell their own articles. (Those interested please come with a translator.) The lined-up handmade goods may give you some inspiration for your own creativity.
※Rental box: This service offers showcases and shelves for rent to the general public to display and sell their products.
[ADDRESS] South side of the Fabric Store FUJIMOTO premises.
[OPEN] weekday 9:30am - 4pm / sat 9:30am - 2pm
[CLOSE] sun, holiday
※Rental box: This service offers showcases and shelves for rent to the general public to display and sell their products.
[ADDRESS] South side of the Fabric Store FUJIMOTO premises.
[OPEN] weekday 9:30am - 4pm / sat 9:30am - 2pm
[CLOSE] sun, holiday
apple tree

This is a store dealing with handicrafts materials. It also sells small handmade goods and deals with consignment sales. Their products, such as small leather goods or antique-looking earrings, are very attractive. Here you will surely find the handicrafts materials that you were looking for!
[ADDRESS] South side of the Fabric Store FUJIMOTO premises.
[OPEN] sat 10am - 4pm / wed, thu, fri, 1pm - 4pm (※irregular)
[WEBSITE] http://appletree.hamazo.tv/ (Japanese)
[ADDRESS] South side of the Fabric Store FUJIMOTO premises.
[OPEN] sat 10am - 4pm / wed, thu, fri, 1pm - 4pm (※irregular)
[WEBSITE] http://appletree.hamazo.tv/ (Japanese)

Cotton Friend
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![]() [ADDRESS] 26-10 Funakoshi-cho, Chūō-ku, Hamamatsu-shi [PHONE] 053-460-8051 (Japanese) [OPEN] 10am - 5pm [CLOSE] Year-end and New Year holidays [WEBSITE] http://cottonfriend.sakura.ne.jp/ (Japanese) ★Fragments of Clothes day It is held every month on 1st. A product of 150 yen is sold for 120 yen! |

but as the staff will also try their best with even gestures,
please feel at ease when you come to the store.
2015.5.20 update
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