Kimono of tsumugi with kasuri. “The surface of the water”
- Textiles
- Presented in 2023
- Sold Out
Category | Textiles |
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Year Presented | 2023 |
Materials | Silk |
Exhibition | The 70th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition |
Awards | 70th Anniversary Award |
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Tsumugi silk
Tsumugi silk is woven from spun silk thread (tsumugi ito). Tsumugi is not as smooth or glossy as reeled silk, and features a simple, nubby texture.
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Kasuri weaving
Kasuri weaving (kasuriori, “blurred weave”) is a type of ikat weaving done with threads that have been resist dyed, leaving sections of the thread undyed. The threads are then aligned and woven to create stripes, checkered patterns, or pictorial motifs.