Kimono of Figured Gauze "Summer Morning"

Description

• Category
  Textiles
• Year presented
  2023
• Rarity
  Unique

Techniques Used

Monsha figured gauze

Monsha “figured gauze” combines sections of plain and leno weaves to produce an open fabric with decorative motifs. Sha is a type of leno or cross weave in which spiraling pairs of mated warp threads are twisted around consecutive weft threads to produce a light, transparent fabric with an open weave structure.

Selected exhibitions

• The 57th Textiles Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
• Selected