[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: 40/2Weft yarn: 12/1 NepFabric thickness: moderately thick + softDyeing: 100% chemical dyeFinish: hot-water washed and naturally dried (ready to cut and sew as is)Color: Dark Green 1309B, Black
