KURUME KASURI Fabric - 8 Stripes 20/1 Navy Blue

[About Kurume Kasuri]
Kurume Kasuri is a traditional pre-dyed fabric from Japan, woven on a retro belt-type power loom consisting of 20 interconnected looms driven by a single motor. The Kurume Kasuri weaving company was established in 1948 during the Showa era.

This fabric is known for its soft texture, reminiscent of handwoven materials, and is a representative of traditional pre-dyed weaving in Japan. The production process involves extensive manual work, taking 2 to 4 months and over 30 steps to complete. The woven fabric undergoes a process of hot-water washing and natural drying, resulting in approximately 10% shrinkage. It is an ideal choice for those who want to create meticulously crafted traditional pieces.

[Characteristics of the Weaving]
Featuring a gradation of shades within the same color family, the fabric showcases a bokashi stripe pattern. Bokashi stripe is a pattern where stripes gradually transition in color. 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]
Vertical Threads: 40/2; Horizontal Threads: 20/1
Fabric Thickness: Standard
Chemical Dye: 100%
100% Cotton
Weaving Width: Approximately 38 cm
Finished with hot-water washing and sun drying (approximately 10% shrinkage, allowing for immediate cutting and sewing after purchase).

[Notes]
Sold in units of 6 meters.
The price listed is for a 6-meter unit.
Colors may appear slightly different between the actual product and the photographs.