Cotton Fabric - Nep Solid Deep Green

[About Kurume Kasuri]
A retro belt-driven power loom system from the Showa era, where 20 looms operate from a single motor.
This Kurume Kasuri weaving workshop was founded in 1948.
It is one of Japan's representative traditional yarn-dyed textiles.
Features a soft texture close to handwoven fabric.
With over 30 mostly manual processes, each fabric takes 2 - 4 months to complete.

[Solid]
Kurume Kasuri is known for its"kukuri" (binding) technique that creates various intricate patterns,
but even when woven on a power loom, it retains a handwoven-like softness.
Processes such as warping, weaving, and finishing are done with minimal stress on the yarn, often by hand,
resulting in a distinctive texture passed down through generations of artisans.
Even for solid or striped fabrics without the kukuri process, the same artisans weave and finish them carefully.
This craftsmanship produces a soft texture that has long been appreciated by fabric enthusiasts.

[About Nep Yarn]
Fancy yarns (Ishoshi) are decorative threads with distinctive designs.
Among them, nep yarn is a type intentionally spun with small lumps during the spinning process - these lumps are called"nep."
When used for the weft yarn, nep yarn creates a hand-spun-like appearance and texture.

[Specifications]

Warp yarn: 40/2

Weft yarn: 12/1 Nep

Fabric thickness: moderately thick + soft

Dyeing: 100% chemical dye

Finish: hot-water washed and naturally dried (ready to cut and sew as is)

Color: Dark Green 1309B, Black