Notes from a Nishijin Textile House: Lineage of Kyoto Nishijin Textiles and World Dyeing and Weaving This book, with its obi (decorative paper band), is by the owner of "Masuya Takao" in Nishijin. Price: 2,000 yen Sekai Bunka Publishing First edition, 2015 From the text: "Kyoto textiles... have a history of being made for public purposes, such as for the imperial family and nobility in the past, like the Oriibe-no-Tsukasa (Weaving Bureau) that existed in the capital, and for the daimyo during the Edo period." (Page 62) "I surmise that the production of textiles in the non-everyday field has supported the weaving culture. This is because, at its foundation, there is a strict sense of awe for something greater." (Page 65) The author, who restored the twisted gold brocade held by the Tokugawa Art Museum, writes about his past, his hardships, and his pride. I have read it once, and it is in good condition. There is a slight scuff on the cover.