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ONI
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ONI is a Japanese heritage denim brand specializing in low-tension, highly textured fabrics. Its aesthetic centers on slubby denim produced on vintage shuttle looms. The brand represents an artisanal subculture focused on raw indigo dyeing and the preservation of traditional textile manufacturing techniques.
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History
Masao Oishi founded ONI Denim after decades of experience in the Japanese textile industry. The brand gained significance for its Secret Denim, a heavy-weight fabric with a unique beige weft and irregular surface. Oishi maintains anonymity, refusing interviews to focus on production. ONI remains a central figure in the global raw denim community, contributing to the historical shift toward high-character, small-batch Japanese selvedge denim.
