KURUME KASURI Fabric - 60/2 Kiri Stripe Nuts Brown

[About Kurume Kasuri]
Kurume Kasuri is a retro, belt-driven power loom from the Showa era consisting of 20 interconnected looms operated by a single motor. It was founded in 1948 and is renowned as a representative traditional pre-dyed fabric of Japan. The fabric features a soft texture similar to handwoven materials. It involves a labor-intensive process, taking 2 to 4 months and over 30 steps to complete the weaving. The finished fabrics undergo a 10% shrinkage through a process of hot water treatment and natural drying. This fabric is perfect for those seeking a meticulously crafted piece of Japan's traditional textiles.

[Characteristics of the Weaving]
The fabric is composed of a blend of subtly varying shades of similar colors in the form of a blurred stripe pattern. The term "Bokashi-stripe" refers to stripes designed to create a gradual color transition. 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: 60/2, 20/1
Fabric Thickness: Slightly softer than standard
Chemical Dye: 100%
100% Cotton
Weaving Width: Approximately 38 cm
Finished with hot water treatment and natural drying (fabric has shrunk approximately 10%, allowing for immediate cutting and sewing upon purchase).
Colors available: Dark Red 1370, Sand Beige, Pale Purple Brown508B 60/2 Dark Purple , 20/1 Kincha

[Notes]
Sold in 6-meter increments
The price indicated is per 6 meters.
Please note that there might be slight color variations between the actual product and the photographs.