[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.[About Solid Kurume Kasuri]Kurume Kasuri is known for its "kukuri" (binding) technique that creates a variety of unique patterns,but even fabrics woven on power looms retain a distinctive handwoven-like softness.By minimizing stress on the yarn during processes such as warping, weaving, and finishing,and by performing many steps by hand,the texture has been handed down through generations of artisans.Even without the kukuri process, such as with solid or striped fabrics,the same artisans carry out all steps with equal care,resulting in a softness appreciated by many fans of the textile.[Specifications]Warp yarn: 40/2Weft yarn: 20/1Fabric thickness: Standard + SoftDyeing: 100% chemical dyeFinish: Hot-water washed and naturally dried (ready to cut and sew as is)Color: Deep Navy, Deep Navy
