KURUME KASURI Fabric - Navy Blue Mustard Kataha Stripe

[About Kurume Kasuri]
Kurume Kasuri is a traditional pre-dyed woven fabric, produced using a retro belt-driven power loom system that connects 20 looms to a single motor. Founded in 1948, it is a representative craft of Japan. Its unique characteristic is the soft texture reminiscent of hand-weaving. The intricate production process involves numerous manual steps, taking 2 to 4 months to complete more than 30 stages. The finished fabric is all shrink-treated through natural drying after hot water processing. It is a perfect choice for those who seek meticulously crafted traditional Japanese textiles.

[Weaving Features]
"Kataha" refers to a single thread, and Kurume Kasuri named the fine pin-striped pattern created against the base color "Kataha Shima." It delicately adds a touch of reddish-brown to the navy stripes. The term "stripe" ("shima" in Japanese) originally referred to cotton fabric with vertical stripes imported from foreign countries through Nanban trade. It was called "shima-mono" (island fabric) because it was brought from distant lands ("shima") and later came to be known as "stripe" during the Edo period.

[Specifications]
Warp Yarn: 40/2, Weft Yarn: 20/1
Fabric Thickness: Standard
Chemical Dye: 100%
100% Cotton
Weaving Width: Approximately 38cm
Finished with hot water processing and natural drying, resulting in approximately 10% shrinkage. This allows for direct cutting and sewing after purchase.

[Notes]
Sold in 6-meter increments
Price indicated is per 6 meters.
Actual colors may vary slightly from the photographs.