KURUME KASURI Fabric - 4 Stripes 20/1 Light Yellowish Green

[About Kurume Kasuri]
Kurume Kasuri is a traditional pre-dyed woven fabric produced by a collection of 20 vintage belt-driven power looms connected to a single motor. It was established in 1948 in the Showa era as a Kurume Kasuri weaving factory.

This fabric is a representative of Japanese traditional pre-dyed woven textiles, known for its soft texture similar to handwoven fabrics. The production process involves a significant amount of manual labor, taking 2 to 4 months to complete over 30 individual steps.

After weaving, the fabric undergoes a process of shrinking by approximately 10% through natural drying after being immersed in hot water. This ensures the final product maintains its desired dimensions.

[Characteristics of the Weaving]
The distinct feature of Kurume Kasuri is its "Bokashi Shima," which is a striped pattern formed by the gradual blending of shades within the same color range. 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: 40/2 (Thickness)
Weft: 20/1 (Thickness)
Fabric thickness: Standard
Dyeing method: Chemical dyeing 100%
Material: 100% cotton
Weaving width: Approximately 38cm
Finishing: After a process of hot water immersion, the fabric is naturally dried, resulting in a 10% shrinkage, allowing easy cutting and sewing after purchase.

[Notes]
The fabric is sold in increments of 6 meters.
The price Notesed is for 6 meters.
Please note that there might be slight variations in color between the actual product and the images shown.