Cotton Fabric - Next Kiri Walnut

[About Kurume Kasuri]
A retro belt-driven power loom system from the Showa era, where 20 looms operate from a single motor.
This Kurume Kasuri weaving workshop was founded in 1948.
It is one of Japan's representative traditional yarn-dyed textiles.
Features a soft texture close to handwoven fabric.
With over 30 mostly manual processes, each fabric takes 2 - 4 months to complete.
All woven fabric is finished by hot-water washing and natural drying, allowing it to shrink about 10%.
Supports entrepreneurs and creators.
An ideal textile for those who wish to produce unique works using Japan's traditional weaving techniques.

[Weaving Characteristics]
Uses fine-count weft yarns called 60/2 for a glossy, elegant finish.
Combines 5 - 7 colors in both warp and weft, creating a deep tone despite being a light-weight fabric.
By weaving a flat, smooth surface with no irregularities, the luster is enhanced.
A formal-type fabric known as"Kiri" (combined-yarn weave) at Shmogawa Orimono.

[Specifications]
Fabric thickness: Light + firm finish
Warp yarn: 30/2 40/2
Weft yarn: 60/2 40/2
Color: Red-Pink 135, Deep Green Oxblood Kincha, Kincha Silver Black