Nishijin Goshuin Books – 西陣織の御朱印帳

A goshuin is a stamp or seal impression given as proof of pilgrimage, typically collected in a special booklet. The origins of goshuin are varied, but it is believed to have started as “nōkyō ukejō,” which were receipts given to monks known as “Rokujūroku-bu Kairiku Hijiri” who traveled throughout Japan, visiting 66 sacred sites and offering sutras.

The cover of the booklet is made from Nishijin-ori, a traditional textile produced in the Nishijin district of Kyoto. Designated as a traditional craft of Japan, Nishijin-ori is a type of pre-dyed patterned fabric. Its production involves many intricate processes, including planning and design, pattern drawing, yarn dyeing, warping, weaving, and the use of gold and silver threads, as well as ikat processing. Each step is meticulously handled by skilled craftsmen working in cooperation.
You can choose from a variety of beautiful Nishijin-ori fabrics to create a unique and special booklet just for you.

御朱印とは冊子に参拝の証明として押印される印章・印影のことです。起源は諸説ありますが、六十六部廻国聖と呼ばれる日本全国を巡り、66カ国の霊場に納経した修行僧たちが経文を収めた証として受け取った「納経請取状」であったと言われています。

表紙に使われている西陣織は京都の西陣で生産される先染（さきぞめ）の紋織物の総称で、日本の伝統工芸品に指定されています。織りあがるまでには、企画・図案から意匠紋紙、糸染、整経、綜絖、金銀糸、絣加工等多くの工程があり、熟練の職人が分業して丹念に作業をしています。
色とりどりの美しい西陣織から表紙を選び、自分だけの特別な1冊をお作りいただけます。