★ HANDWOVEN - vintage japanese kimono fabric - sold by the yard - SAKURAYAMA KASURI - ASANOHA ★
ASANOHA depicts a geometric design of hemp leaves. Hemp has long been an important plant in Japan, being the primary clothing fiber along with silk, until the 17th century when cotton was introduced to Japan. It represents growth and good health. Since hemp grows quickly, it was customary to use Asanoha for children's clothes, in hopes that the child would also grow fast and strong. The wives of merchants would wear it to bring good fortune.
KASURI - fabric woven with fibers dyed specifically to create patterns and images in the fabric. It's a form of ikat dyeing, characterized by their blurred or brushed appearance.
ASANOHA KASURI Japanese Wool Fabric By The Yard Red Yellow Hemp Star Mingei Ikat
★ SHOWA RETRO - 1960s ★
★ MATERIAL : 100% WOOL ★
★ DIMENSIONS : Length 1 yard - Width 37.5 cm ★
★ RED - VERMILION - MAGENTA - CORAL - PERSIAN - OCHRE - FIRE - AMBER - HONEY - GOLD ★
★ NEW OLD STOCK ★
★ UNUSED BOLT ★
★ MADE IN JAPAN ★