KURUME KASURI Fabric - 6 Stripe 6 Colors Katsuo Stripe Vacation Stripe

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[About Kurume Kasuri]Kurume Kasuri is a traditional pre-dyed woven fabric, woven using a retro belt-driven power loom with 20 looms connected to a single motor. It was founded in 1 948 during the Showa era and is a representative traditional textile of Japan. The fabric is known for its soft and hand-woven-like texture, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate meticulously crafted textiles.[Weaving Characteristics]The fabric features a "bokashi-stripe" pattern composed of shades of the same color. Bokashi-stripe refers to stripes arranged in a way that gradually changes colors. 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: 20/1Fabric Thickness: StandardChemical Dye: 100%100% CottonWeaving Width: Approximately 38cmFinished with hot water treatment and air-drying (shrinkage of about 10%, allowing for direct cutting and sewing after purchase).Color: Dark Gray, Dark Green, Red, Blue, Dark Navy Blue[Notes]Sold in 6-meter unitsThe price is per 6 meters.Please note that there may be slight color variations between the actual product and the photographs. Show more