Kurume Kasuri Half Set Direct from Weaver 12 50cm x 8 Types Patterned 50cm x 4 Types Width (Basic / Types) Plain/Striped + 37-39cm

---------------------------------------------------------------------- [About the Amazon-exclusive cut fabric assortment] When weaving rolls of cloth every day, we sometimes end up with fabric of an odd length. This is fabric that was woven less than 12 meters long because it was not possible to make a 12 meter roll due to adjustments to the pattern and broken vertical threads. The quality is the same as the regular product, right up to the final finish. We have prepared this assortment with the desire to make use of this fabric from a sustainable perspective. *Pattern combinations change irregularly. [What is Kurume Kasuri?] Cotton fabric originated in 1800 during the late Edo period in what is now Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The pattern is made to stand out by tying the threads along a design using a technique called "Kukuri" to prevent dyeing. 1. The pattern is drawn on special design paper. 2. The tying machine and the technical assets of the tying craftsmen are shared by the production association. 3. The inheritance of the advanced technique of weaving warp and weft kasuri on a power loom. 4. The coexistence of indigo dyeing and chemical dyeing. Kurume Kasuri has many unique characteristics that make it unique in the world. It is a traditional craft fabric that represents Japan and was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan in 1957. [Characteristics of Kurume Kasuri] Narrow width fabric (37-39cm width), 100% cotton. A soft texture achieved by handwork by craftsmen and a manufacturing method that puts minimal strain on the thread. A unique, artistic faded pattern. [Specifications] The woven fabric shrinks by about 10% after being boiled and naturally dried. After purchase, you can cut it as is, so you can use it with confidence. [About display] Colors may appear slightly different in the photo than in real life. [Recommended for the following people] People who want to enrich their "home time". People who can sympathize with sustainable efforts. Patchwork and other handicraft enthusiasts or those who are just starting out. People who want to create interior and miscellaneous items to add color to their indoor space. [Care instructions] Machine washable, but we recommend using a laundry net. Using bleaching detergents may cause color deterioration. Leaving the item wet may cause color transfer. Indigo dye may cause color transfer. [About the manufacturer: Shimokawa Orimono] We own a retro Showa-era belt-type power loom with 20 looms connected to a single motor. While inheriting the 220-year tradition of Kurume Kasuri, we have a corporate culture that is sensitive to changes in the times and challenges new manufacturing.