KURUME KASURI Fabric - 3 Stripes Kiri Yuzu

[About Kurume Kasuri]
Kurume Kasuri is a traditional pre-dyed woven fabric that is produced using a set of 20 retro belt-driven power looms connected to a single motor. The weaving mill was established in 1948 in Kurume and is renowned as a representative traditional pre-dyed fabric of Japan. It is characterized by a soft texture similar to handwoven materials. The production process involves a significant amount of manual work, requiring 30 or more steps and taking 2 to 4 months to complete. After the fabric is woven, all pieces undergo a process of hot water treatment and natural drying, resulting in approximately 10% shrinkage, which is the final finishing touch.

[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: Dark Red1370, Mustard509A, Kinari Wasabi

[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.