Textile Straight from the Natural Indigo Assorted 50cm X 6 Width Cotton [Shimogawa (SHIMOGAWA)] Weaver, Dyed, Types, Plain, Striped, Checked,

[About the assorted fabrics for haggle] If you weave cloth every day, you may end up with fabrics that are half-way in length. Fabric less than 12 meters long that could not be made into a 12 meter long piece of fabric due to pattern adjustment or warp yarn breakage. In terms of quality, it is the same quality as the original product, right down to the final finish. We have prepared an assortment of products because we want to make the most of this fabric from a sustainable perspective. *The combination of patterns changes irregularly. [What is Kurume Kasuri?] A cotton fabric that originated in present-day Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture in 1800 during the late Edo period. A technique called ``kukuri'' is used to tie the threads along the pattern and apply resist dyeing to make the pattern stand out. ①Drawing patterns on special pattern paper ②Technical assets of the tying machines and tying craftsmen shared by the production area association ③Inheritance of advanced techniques for weaving vertical and horizontal kasuri using power looms ④Coexistence of indigo dyeing and chemical dyeing, etc. Kurume Kasuri It has many features that are unique in the world. It is a traditional craft textile representing Japan that was designated as a national important intangible cultural property in 1957. [Characteristics of Kurume Kasuri] Narrow woven fabric (fabric width 37-39 cm), 100% cotton. A soft texture achieved through the hands of craftsmen and a manufacturing method that places as little stress on the yarn as possible. The appearance of a unique artistic blur. [Specifications] The woven fabric shrinks by about 10% after being ``blanched and air-dried''. After purchasing, you can cut it as is, so you can use it with confidence. [About display] The color may look slightly different between the photo and the actual product. [Recommended for] People who want to enrich their "home time". Those who can sympathize with sustainable initiatives. For those who love handicrafts such as patchwork, or those who are just starting out. Those who want to create interiors and miscellaneous goods to add color to their indoor spaces. [Care Instructions] Can be washed in a washing machine, but washing on a net is recommended. Using bleach-based detergents may cause color deterioration. Leaving it wet may cause color transfer. Indigo dyeing may cause color transfer. ＜About indigo dyeing＞ The indigo dyeing of Kurume Kasuri is carried out using the most labor-intensive traditional dyeing method called ``fermentation.'' The subtle shades of color have the charm of changing the look from robust to elegant. During the Kamakura period, the custom of samurai wearing ``Kachiiro,'' a type of indigo under their armor, became established. It is said that indigo has anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and hemostasis properties, and the word ``kachi'' (kachi) is associated with ``victory'', making it auspicious. It has been useful in the mountains and in farming because it keeps insects and snakes away, and it has also been used as wedding kimonos and futons because it does not attract insects. It has excellent heat retention and does not cause skin irritation, making it ideal for baby clothes. [About Manufacturer: Shimokawa Orimono] We have a retro Showa era belt-type power loom that operates 20 looms connected by one motor. While inheriting the 220-year tradition of Kurume Kasuri, our company culture is sensitive to changes in the times and challenges us to create new products.