Kyo-chijimi Yamashiro

Feel cool in the smooth and comfortable "Yoryu"

An apparel shop run by Yamashiro, a sewing company founded in 1950. The store, which has been renovated from a Kyomachiya house, is lined with T-shirts, skirts and underwear featuring soft colors. All of them are made of yoryu (also known as' kyo-chijimi '), which is twisted yarn and creates bumps on the surface. The company focuses on the comfort of yoryu, which has been popular since the Edo period. The original method was used to create the dough. Yoryu garments that are breathable and quick-drying because they have less area to adhere to the skin. Get a smooth, cool piece that's perfect for the heat of Kyoto.
Photo: BUNZABURO collaboration pleated shirt, 17,600 yen The blouse made of the willow-pleated fabric used by world-famous brands has amazing elasticity and feel, making it a favorite of many repeat customers. There are also other products made in collaboration with famous brands, so be sure to check them out.

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  Pleated skirt: 11,000 yen

  Pleated skirts made of 100% cotton with shape-memory processing are popular because they are easy-care and do not get wrinkled on sitting.

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  Arm cover short: 2,475yen, long: 3,135yen

  Comfortable arm covers with wind blowing through the grooves of cotton pleats are very popular in short and long versions.

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  The store was renovated in April 2023. The restaurant was renovated in April 2023. Relax and enjoy shopping in an open space.

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  Established 70 years ago. Craftsman-made products are also used as loungewear in famous and long-established inns because they allow guests to spend a comfortable time even in the humid summer of Kyoto.

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