[Craftsman Encyclopedia] Saiga Shokunin Burui (8) Oridono (Weaving Hall)

Oridono (Weaving Hall). In the spring of the 37th year of Emperor Ojin, Achi no Omi and Tsuka no Omi were sent to the Wu Kingdom to request seamstresses. Four women came: Anihime, Otohime, Kurehatori, and Ayahatori. This was the beginning.
Kinran (gold brocade) and Karaori (Chinese-style weaving) are said to have originated from the weaving of the Nonomoto family and a certain Tawaraya in Nishijin, Kyoto.

The art of weaving and sewing was introduced to our country by a man called the Han person Achi no Omi. Achi no Omi was a descendant of the King of Han; after the fall of Han, he fled to the northeastern frontier. As that land bordered the Three Han states, he took advantage of the situation and, in the 20th year of Emperor Ojin, led the people of all seventeen prefectures to naturalize. His people, both men and women, all possessed talents and skills, and contributed significantly to the civilization of our nation.

The same Emperor further sent Achi no Omi to Wu to seek weaving and sewing craftsmen. After several years, he returned to the country bringing four weavers, but since Emperor Ojin had passed away, he presented them to Emperor Nintoku. This is the origin of weaving and sewing in our country.

North of Nijo and west of the Imperial Palace, there is an Oridono. It is called Nishijin. It is famous for the production of silk fabrics.

Kinran and Karaori
People of Nishijin made gold, imitating the craftsmanship of China, and thus made Kinran.
(Omitted)
Kinran began with the Nonomoto family of Nishijin.
Karaori began with Tawaraya.