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Ainu Blanket

Name: Ainu Blanket
Brand: Nibutani
SKU: POJ-NT-BL
Price: 22000 JPY
Availability: InStock

¥22,000

This is POJ Studio's first collaboration with the indigenous Ainu community of Hokkaido, Japan. We worked with Kayano Kimihiro, the founder of Nibutani Works, a company dedicated to creating sustainable jobs for young Ainu artisans and preserving Ainu crafts for the next generation. Together with Mr. Kayano and designer Hase Yuka, we created this blanket and our Ainu Noren.

The design of these products incorporates traditional Ainu patterning. The blanket is decadent to the touch, delightfully warm and cozy, perfect for weathering the colder months. Its generous size allows for bundling up alone or with another.

We care deeply about our partnership with the Ainu community, and are passionate about fostering opportunities that help preserve the rich craft traditions that are part of their heritage.

Preorders are expected to fulfill at the end of April. , FREE SHIPPING on orders $300+ USD. Our products are shipped from Japan and may be subject to import duties, which are the responsibility of the buyer. Import duties are not covered by free shipping.

Nibutani Works

Nibutani Works' mission is to create sustainable jobs for young Ainu artisans and preserve Ainu crafts for the next generation. Founded by Kayano Kimihiro — the grandson of Kayano Shigeru, the first Ainu politician to serve in the Diet of Japan and a leading figure in the Ainu ethnic movement in Japan — he works to deepen public understanding and appreciation for Ainu culture.

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Nibutani Works

Nibutani Works' mission is to create sustainable jobs for young Ainu artisans and preserve Ainu crafts for the next generation. Founded by Kayano Kimihiro — the grandson of Kayano Shigeru, the first Ainu politician to serve in the Diet of Japan and a leading figure in the Ainu ethnic movement in Japan — he works to deepen public understanding and appreciation for Ainu culture.

Details

Material
Pile fabric, weft: 85% cotton, 15% silk
Base fabric, warp: 100% polyester

Dimensions
cm: 180 L x 140 W
inch: 71 L x 55 W

Care

Wash separately on a high water level
Use a laundry net
Use mild (neutral) detergent
Reshape and air dry
For drying after cleaning, flat stationary dryers or low-heat drying are recommended.
This product may not be suitable for drum-type washing machines. Please refer to your washing machine’s instruction manual for details.
Washing at coin laundries may cause fabric damage, breakage, or shifting of the filling. Please use with care.
Due to the natural characteristics of the material, fuzz may appear during use or washing. If this occurs, simply remove it before use.
Fuzziness may become disordered after washing. Using fabric softener and brushing after spin-drying will help restore its appearance.
As this product is made from natural materials, odors may develop due to humidity, but they will mostly disappear after drying.
For long-term storage, the use of moth repellent is recommended.