Vintage Japanese Tapestry, Mix Slab Standing Kasuri

SHIMOGAWA KURUME KASURI Fabric Mix Slab Standing Kasuri
Vintage Japanese Tapestry, Mix Slab Standing Kasuri
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Measures 7.5 feet long by 5 feet wide
Kurume Kasuri is primarily woven using a basic weave called "Hiraori" (plain weave). Its defining feature lies in the expression of patterns through the "knotting" technique. To accentuate this technique, the weaving structure is kept simple. By introducing variations in the density of warp and weft threads within the framework of plain weave, the optimization of color between warp and weft threads is achieved. While typically warp threads reflect color more prominently, in this fabric, weft threads are designed to reflect color more vividly while the warp threads serve as accents, creating intricate color intersections. The warp threads incorporate "Kasuri" patterns created through knotting techniques, which led to a departure from the plain "Mix Slub" pattern, enabling greater freedom in pattern expression.