window Stole: Wool Knit Inspired by a Train-Window View | NITORITO

A view from a local train window, knitted in dots and borders

Every stole by nitorito is inspired by the landscapes and rich nature of Yonezawa, a snowy town in Yamagata, northern Japan. window captures the view from a rural train: clouds and mountains drifting by, a lone house, and rice fields that stretch on and on — all drawn in dots and borders.

Why you'll love it

• A landscape you can wear — from afar the dots and lines read as a soft pattern; up close they become a tiny scene. The view changes with how you wrap it.
• Surprisingly soft and light — generous wool, circular-knitted, so it rests comfortably around your neck without weighing you down.
• Just the right size — 65 × 160 cm (25.6 × 63 in): wrap it as a scarf, or drape it over your shoulders as a shawl.
• Built to last — milled (lightly felted) to resist pilling.
• Made in Yonezawa — from yarn planning to textile design and production, all in one town.

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Dots and borders that tell a story

Gently swaying on a local train, you watch the scenery roll past: drifting clouds and mountains, a solitary house, fields without end. nitorito expresses that view from the train window with dots and borders.

A landscape drawn in dots and lines looks like a soft pattern from a distance, and like a small scene up close. Part of the fun is how the view changes depending on how you wear it.

Circular knitting makes it possible to create distinctive designs and patterns that other knitting methods can't. That free, one-of-a-kind design is the charm of nitorito's stoles.

Softer and lighter than you'd imagine

nitorito pays close attention to feel and weight. Thanks to circular knitting and a generous amount of wool, the stole is pleasantly soft and light enough to wear around your neck all day without tiring. In early autumn it is just the right thickness to wear over your shoulders, helping you adjust to changing temperatures.

At 65 × 160 cm, it is neither too big nor too small — wrap it quickly around your neck or drape it over your shoulders, from early autumn through early spring. It also looks lovely as a throw on a sofa or bed.

Knit and weave, made in Yonezawa

The name nitorito comes from the Japanese for "knit and weave" — nitto to ori to — because the company excels at both. Born in Yonezawa to share the charm of a town that lives alongside nature, nitorito expresses Yonezawa through its designs and uses only fibers of natural origin, such as wool and cotton. The fabric is milled to resist pilling and can be dry-cleaned, so it is made to be used for many years.

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Two colorways

Charcoal — mustard yellow combined with gray.

Navy — orange combined with beige.

Each stole is made with care and makes a welcome gift for anyone, of any age — a perfect way to say thank you to someone special in the cold season.

Watch how it is made

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About nitorito

nitorito's work begins with the materials, and everything from textile design to production takes place in Yonezawa. The town's abundant nature and the warmth of its people shape every nitorito textile. Proud of this land and determined to deliver its craft beyond the mountains, the team works on its fabrics every day.

Specifications

• Colors: Charcoal / Navy
• Size: 65 × 160 cm (25.6 × 63 in)
• Material: 65% wool, 35% cotton
• Made by: nitorito, Yonezawa, Yamagata
• Made in: Japan

Care

• Dry cleaning is recommended. If you wash it at home, please do so at your own discretion.
• Hand wash: do not use a washing machine. Gently press-wash in lukewarm water.
• Spin briefly in a laundry net, reshape, and dry flat naturally.

FAQ

Is it warm enough for winter?
Yes — generous wool keeps you warm from autumn through early spring, while staying soft and light.

Will it pill?
The fabric is milled (lightly felted), which makes it resistant to pilling.

How should I care for it?
Dry cleaning is recommended. For home washing, gently hand wash in lukewarm water and dry flat.