Habutae

Traditional japanese kimono Habutae

Habutae
Used non-twisted yearn, feature of this cloth is sheeny fine-textured, and smooth to touch. This is used for Mofuku or formal wear for men.
The Shioze-Habutae is one type of Habutae often used for Han-eri (a part of collar)and Obi texture.

Major producing district
These are produced in Hokuriku region, mid-north area that along with the Japan sea.