Nawrap

Naramachi

蚊帳の夢 ならっぷ

Kaya no Yume Narappu

A Living Tradition of

Nara’s Mosquito Net Textiles

Located in the historic Naramachi district, Nawrap is a specialty shop introducing the traditional craft of kaya-ori (mosquito net weaving), a textile tradition long associated with Nara. The shop offers a wide selection of household textiles made from this distinctive fabric, combining traditional craftsmanship with everyday practicality.

Visitors can browse items such as dishcloths, towels, kitchen linens, and other lifestyle goods made from soft, lightweight, and highly absorbent fabric. Designed for daily use, these textiles become softer over time and are appreciated for both their quality and simple Japanese design.

For visitors looking for practical souvenirs or an introduction to Nara's traditional crafts, Nawrap offers a welcoming opportunity to discover a textile tradition that continues to be part of everyday life in Japan.

Small building with outdoor plants and a sign that reads 'Nawrap' in Japanese and English, decorated in traditional style.
View through glass window of an indoor space with plants, wood furniture, and decorative items, with outdoor plants and brick pathway visible outside.
View of a bookstore or shop through a glass window, showing shelves of books and magazines, a counter with a person attending, and decorative items inside.
Display of various folded bed linens, towels, and fabric items on wooden tables in a store.
Display of various colorful Japanese printed handkerchiefs hanging on a store shelf, each with different patterns including animals, flowers, and traditional motifs.
Interior of a cozy shop with wooden shelves and displays featuring various textiles, books, and home decor items, with a few customers browsing.
Display of home textiles and decor items inside a retail store, with large windows showing green trees outside.
A woven basket containing folded printed handkerchiefs with floral and pattern designs, labeled with tags displaying Japanese characters and the words 'Printed Handkerchief' in English.
Various folded lightweight bath towels with floral and geometric patterns in pastel colors displayed on a wooden surface in a store.
A small garden with various green plants, trees, and potted plants on a stone table, surrounded by a stone wall and a wooden fence.
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