Ise Cotton Purse / Large, Medium, Small Ise cotton, which has been around since the Edo period, uses the most basic type of thread, single thread. Single threads are prone to breaking and are very difficult to weave, so they can only be woven with single threads made of good quality threads. Fabrics carefully woven with single threads are supple, pleasant to the touch, and wrinkle-resistant. They also have good moisture retention and breathability, so the more you use them, the more character they will develop. Nowadays, there is only one place left that can weave this fabric, making it a precious gem.