KURUME KASURI Fabric - 3 Stripes Kiri Mustard

[About Kurume Kasuri]
Kurume Kasuri is a traditional pre-dyed woven fabric known for its association with the retro belt-driven power looms of the Showa era, where 20 looms are connected to a single motor. This weaving mill was established in 1948 in Kurume, and it is a representative traditional pre-dyed fabric of Japan. The fabric is characterized by its soft texture, resembling handwoven materials. The production process involves extensive manual work, with more than 30 steps taking 2 to 4 months to complete. After weaving, the fabric undergoes a process of natural drying through hot water treatment, leading to approximately 10% shrinkage, which gives it its final finishing.

[Characteristics of the Weave]
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
Weft: 20/1, 20/1
Fabric thickness: Slightly thick
Chemical dye: 100% cotton
Fabric width: Approximately 38 cm
Finished with hot water treatment and natural drying, resulting in about 10% shrinkage for easy sewing after purchase.
Colors: Indigo 1370, Mustard509A, Kinari, Kincha (Golden Brown)

[Notes]
The fabric is sold in 6-meter units, and the price Notesed is per 6 meters. Please be aware that there might be slight color variations between the actual product and the photographs. Kurume Kasuri is the perfect fabric for those who seek to create a unique and meticulously crafted piece using this traditional Japanese textile.