Item #19: Navy Blue, Made in Japan, Kanpachi Aya Ori Velvet Fabric, 60cm Unused, unopened item Purchased in 2024 I bought this to make cosplay items, but I don't have time to sew, so I'm selling it. 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 (velvet), a kind of pile fabric. • The English word "velveteen" is its origin, and it was written as "Becchin" in Japan. • It has a luster, shorter pile than velvet, and is durable and easy to handle. Background of Osaka Becchin: • After the Meiji era, Osaka became a major center of the textile industry and developed 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 the lining of Japanese-style obi and haori, and for Western-style jackets, trousers, and hats.