SHIMOGAWA KURUME KASURI Fabric 51 Stripe Blue

[About Kurume Kasuri]
Kurume Kasuri is produced using a retro Showa-era belt-type power loom, with twenty looms connected to a single motor. It originates from the Kurume Kasuri weaving workshop established in 1948. This fabric is a representative traditional Japanese pre-dyed textile. Its notable characteristic is its soft and hand-woven-like texture, closely resembling handwoven fabrics. The production involves a labor-intensive process, with more than 30 steps taking 2 to 4 months to complete. Once woven, the fabric is subjected to a hot-water shrinking process followed by natural drying, resulting in approximately 10% shrinkage. This meticulous craftsmanship makes Kurume Kasuri a perfect choice for those who seek finely crafted traditional Japanese textiles.

[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.

[Specifications]
Warp Thread: 40/2, Weft Thread: 20/1
Fabric Thickness: Standard
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: Kuro 5 (Black), Blue 1333, 1 20/1Blue 1360

[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.