“Long day” Kimono of kasuri

Description

• Category
  Textiles
• Year presented
  2018
• Rarity
  Unique

Techniques Used

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.

Selected exhibitions

• The 65th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2018)
• Selected