Kyoto Nishijin Sajadah-SHIKI
Kyoto Nishijin Sajadah-SHIKI
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Where Japanese Craftsmanship Meets the Moment of Prayer
Born in the historic weaving district of Kyoto's Nishijin — a center of textile production since before the Heian period — the Kyoto Nishijin Sajadah SHIKI is a prayer mat unlike any other. Conceived under the theme of Japanese and Islamic culture in harmony, each piece is handcrafted by master artisans using Kinran (金襴) technique: a centuries-old method of weaving gold and silver thread and foil into intricate, luminous patterns.
SHIKI (四季) — The Four Seasons of Japan
Japan is celebrated for its breathtaking seasonal beauty — cherry blossoms in spring, vivid summer blooms, fiery autumn leaves, and the quiet elegance of winter. The SHIKI design captures an entire year of Japan's floral splendor in a single mat.
15 Hours. Thousands of Threads. One Prayer Mat.
Kinran weaving is one of Japan's most demanding textile traditions — and for good reason. A single mat takes up to 15 hours to weave and passes through 11 distinct production stages across 7 specialist craftsmen: from hand-drawn pattern design and color planning, to thread dyeing, warping thousands of individual strands, and meticulous final inspection.
Each step demands years — often decades — of mastery. The color layering alone, where warp and weft overlap to create subtle shifts in hue, requires an intuition that cannot be taught from a manual. This is why Kinran cannot be mass-produced. Every mat that leaves the workshop is, by nature, a rare object.
Crafted by Kaji Kinran Co., Ltd.
The maker behind this mat, Kaji Kinran, is recognized as one of Kyoto Nishijin's foremost Kinran specialists — committed to nurturing the next generation of artisans while pushing the boundaries of traditional expression.
Product Details
- Material: Polyester blend
- Size: 130cm × 70cm
- Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Beyond the prayer mat — display it as a wall tapestry, or present it as a gift of the highest distinction.
- Made In Japan
- Muslim Curated
- Small Free Gift
How do we curate our foods & drinks
How do we curate our foods & drinks
Supervised by our Muslim staff, we only accept items that have the 3 NOs and are safe from cross-contamination.
See full policy HERE
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Payments are executed in USD upon checkout. Only Japan, payments are in JPY.
📦 Stock & Availability Stocks are shared with our Osaka store — items may sell out.
🏨 Hotel Delivery (Japan) Please confirm with your hotel beforehand as some do not accept deliveries.
🚚Local Delivery (Japan) Please note that our courier is not available on weekends and Japanese public holidays. Same-day delivery is also not available, so please plan accordingly or DM us.
✈️ Shipping & Customs Delivery times vary by destination. Customs duties and import taxes are the recipient's responsibility. We recommend checking import restrictions for your country before purchasing. If we spot a potential customs issue with your order, we may swap or remove the item and notify you.
📦 Bulk Orders We only ship bulk purchases to the same address. For additional purchases, contact us and we'll send a payment link.
🍫 Chocolate Products May melt or develop a white coating (bloom) during air shipment due to temperature changes. Bloom is harmless and safe to eat.
