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[SHOP INFO]
- 100% Authentic. Directly shipped from Japan.
- NEW ARRIVALS: We update our inventory DAILY with the latest Japanese products!
- Sourced for the Japanese market to ensure strict quality standards.
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*(Note: Outer packaging may show minor wear to protect the product inside.)*
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[About the Amazon-exclusive cut fabric assortment] When weaving bolts of fabric every day, we sometimes end up with fabric of an odd length. This is fabric that is less than 12 meters long, woven without being able to be made into a 12-meter bolt due to adjustments in pattern matching, warp thread breakage, etc. The quality is the same as the regular product up to the final finish. We have prepared this assortment with the desire to make use of this fabric from a sustainability perspective. *The combination of patterns will change irregularly.
[What is Kurume Kasuri?] Kurume Kasuri is a cotton textile that originated in 1800 during the late Edo period in what is now Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is made to stand out by tying the threads according to the design using a technique called "kukuri" (binding) to resist dyeing. Kurume Kasuri has many unique characteristics that make it one of a kind in the world, including: ① drawing the design on special design paper, ② the shared binding machines and the skills of binding artisans within the production cooperative, ③ the inheritance of advanced techniques for weaving warp and weft kasuri on power looms, and ④ the coexistence of indigo dyeing and chemical dyeing. It is a representative traditional craft textile of Japan that was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan in 1957.
[Characteristics of Kurume Kasuri] Narrow-width fabric (fabric width 37-39 cm), 100% cotton. Soft texture achieved through the skilled handiwork of artisans and a manufacturing method that minimizes stress on the threads. Features a unique, artistic blurred appearance.
[Specifications] The woven fabric shrinks by approximately 10% through a "steam treatment and natural drying finish." You can cut it immediately after purchase, so you can use it with confidence.
[Regarding display] The color may appear slightly different in the photo compared to the actual product.
[Recommended for those who:] Want to make the most of their time at home. Sympathize with sustainable practices. Are craft enthusiasts, such as patchwork, or are just starting out. Want to add color to their living space by creating interior decorations and miscellaneous goods.
[Care Instructions] This item can be machine washed, but we recommend using a laundry net. Using bleach-based detergents may cause color deterioration. Leaving the item wet may cause color transfer. Indigo dye may bleed color.
[About the manufacturer: Shimokawa Textile] They 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, their company culture is characterized by a keen sense of changing times and a willingness to challenge themselves with new manufacturing.
This narrow-width fabric is soft and possesses an artistic quality due to the unique blurring effect that occurs over time. The fabric width is 37 to 39 cm and it is made of 100% cotton. It can be machine washed, but a laundry net is recommended. The woven fabric shrinks by about 10%, so it can be cut as is. This product is offered as part of our sustainable efforts, making the most of the characteristics of Kurume Kasuri.