KURUME KASURI Fabric - 42 Stripes Yoroke Stripe Purple

[About Kurume Kasuri]
Kurume Kasuri is a traditional pre-dyed woven textile produced by Kurume Kasuri Weaving, established in the 23rd year of the Showa era. It stands as a representative traditional pre-dyed textile of Japan, known for its soft and handwoven-like texture. The production process involves many manual steps and takes 2 to 4 months to complete, making it ideal for those who want to create meticulously crafted pieces that embody Japanese tradition.

[Weaving Characteristics]
"Standing Kasuri" (Tatekasuri), which expresses patterns solely through warp threads, is also referred to as "Itagasuri" (Itagasuri). Patterns are designed by combining 1 to 6 different binding patterns.

[About Yoroke Stripe]
Yoroke Stripe: A pattern created with gracefully curving lines, forming stripe-like motifs. Various techniques, including curving the weaving threads themselves or using printing, are used to achieve this. Yoroke Stripe, an original creation by Shimogawa Orimono, leverages the unique "binding" technique of Kasuri. Born from a fresh perspective departing from traditional methods, Yoroke Stripe embodies concepts of rebirth, transformation, and innovation.

[Specifications]
Warp threads: 40/2
Weft threads: 16/1
Fabric thickness indicated as standard.
100% chemically dyed cotton
Weaving width: Approximately 38-39 cm
Finished with a process of hot water treatment and natural drying (resulting in about 10% shrinkage), allowing immediate cutting and sewing after purchase.
Colors: 40/2 Pale Purple 1363, Blue, Black, 16/1 Slub Purple 441

[Notes]
Sold in increments of 6 meters.
The price is per 6-meter unit.
Please be aware that actual items may appear slightly different in color from the photographs.