Made in Japan is a short film documenting the Japanese denim mills in Okayama.
From the indigo dyeing and cotton warp yarning, to the weaving and finishing of the cloth the film celebrates the skilled crafts people who are integral to this world renowned denim making process.
We spent 2 weeks in Japan travelling cross country from Tokyo to Okayama the birth place and spiritual home of Japanese denim.
It was a great opportunity for us to gain access and document through photography and film this incredible process.
You can read the full story here of how we made our latest short at Canon’s Pro website
https://www.canon.co.uk/pro/stories/made-in-japan-c300-mark-ii
Kuroki Mill specialising in selvedge denim woven on vintage Toyota shuttle looms
Kuroki Mill specialising in selvedge denim woven on vintage Toyota shuttle looms
Machine worker at Kuroki Mill
Machine worker at Kuroki Mill
Loom operator at Japan Blue
Osamu NII, 6th generation Indigo Master
President Hisao Manabe Hand indigo dyeing Zimbabwe cotton to make denim
President Hisao Manabe Hand indigo dyeing Zimbabwe cotton to make denim