KURUME KASURI Fabric - 1 Ha Stripe Double Kiri Strawberry

[About Kurume Kasuri]
Kurume Kasuri is a traditional pre-dyed textile, woven on a retro Showa-era belt-type power loom, where twenty looms are connected to a single motor. It originated from the Kurume Kasuri weaving workshop, established in 1948. This fabric represents the essence of Japanese craftsmanship, with a soft and handwoven-like texture, reminiscent of handwoven fabrics. Its production involves extensive manual processes, taking 2 to 4 months to complete over 30 steps. After weaving, the fabric undergoes a hot-water shrinking process and natural drying, resulting in approximately 10% shrinkage. This attention to detail makes Kurume Kasuri an ideal choice for those seeking a meticulously crafted traditional Japanese textile.

[Characteristics of the Weaving]
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.

About "1 Ha Stripes":
The term "Ha" (feathers) refers to a unit of counting threads used by the kasuri artisans, where 2 threads are counted as "1 Ha."

[Specifications]
Warp Thread: 40/2, Weft Thread: 20/1, 20/1
Fabric Thickness: Slightly thicker
Chemical Dye: 100%
100% Cotton
Weaving Width: Approximately 38 cm
Finished with hot-water shrinking and natural drying process, allowing for direct cutting and sewing after purchase.
Colors: Red1357, Mustard (Mustard) Navy, Azuki, Kinari

[Notes]
Sold in 6-meter units
The price indicated is for a 6-meter length.
Colors may appear slightly different in actual product compared to photographs.