Weaving Shibusa – A Documentary Telling the Story of Japanese Denim

 

“It’s hard to determine if we are making arts or clothes” tells the Japanese craftsman in the film and this is also the impression the viewer gets while watching.

  Weaving Shibusa is a fascinating documentary, directed by Devin Leisher, that tells the story of Japanese denim through the eyes and experiences of the people that made Japanese denim what it is today: a synonym of quality, love for detail and finest craftsmanship. Experts like Osaka 5 or The Flat Head are giving us access to the denim industry in Japan and the stories behind it and take us to the most acclaimed denim spots across the country.