★ Handwoven in Niigata - vintage japanese kimono fabric - wool silk blend - sold by the yard - Yukiguni Tsumugi - ASANOHA KOUSHI KASURI ★
Yukiguni ("snow country") refers to areas in Japan characterized by heavy, long-lasting snowfalls. Snow has shaped culture and lifestyle of the people in Yukiguni. The exquisite textiles from the snow country were highly valued since ancient times.
ASANOHA depicts a geometric design of hemp leaves. It represents growth and good health. The wives of merchants would wear it to bring good fortune.
KOSHI - koushi - lattice pattern with thick lines to represent power and thin lines to represent elegance. In Edo period, it was common to have room dividers in a lattice pattern.
KASURI Japanese Fabric By The Yard Beige Wool Silk Yukiguni Asanoha Koushi Ikat
★ SHOWA RETRO - 1950s ★
★ MATERIAL : WARP 100% WOOL - WEFT 90% WOOL / 10% SILK ★
★ DIMENSIONS : Length 1 yard - Width 37.4 cm ★
* if some certain length is needed, just let me know *
★ BEIGE - BROWN - OFF WHITE ★
★ NEW OLD STOCK ★
★ UNUSED BOLT ★
★ MADE IN JAPAN ★