25, Purple, Made in Japan, Kanpachi Aya Ori Velvet Fabric, 20cm Unused, unopened item Purchased in 2024 I bought this to make cosplay items, but I haven't had time to sew them, so I'm selling them. It's beautiful, high-quality velvet. It doesn't stretch or shrink, and it's well-made. Azo dye-free. No azo formation during dyeing, so it's safe for clothing. About Velvet (Becchin) • "Becchin" is a type of velvet, a pile fabric. • The English word "velveteen" is its origin, and it's written as "Becchin" in Japan. • It has a luster, shorter pile than velvet, and is durable and easy to handle. The Background of Osaka Becchin • After the Meiji era, Osaka became a major center of the textile industry, developing as a production area for cotton fabrics such as velvet and corduroy. • In particular, the velvet made in Osaka was called "Osaka Becchin" and was actively produced not only domestically but also for export. • It was widely used for obi sashes and lining of haori coats in traditional Japanese clothing, and for jackets, trousers, and hats in Western clothing.