★ HANDWOVEN - vintage japanese kimono fabric - sold by the yard - TAHARA KASURI - KIKKO IGETA ★
KIKKO means "tortoise shell." Hexagons are taken from the shape of plates on a tortoise shell, representing strength and long life.
IGETA depicts a common motif in fabrics because of its simplicity. Since a well is a source of water, it symbolizes life and 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.
KIKKO KASURI Japanese Fabric By The Yard Ultramarine Blue Hexagon Mingei Ikat
★ SHOWA RETRO - 1950s ★
★ ORIGIN : AICHI PREFECTURE ★
★ MATERIAL : 96% WOOL - 4% NYLON ★
★ DIMENSIONS : Length 1 yard - Width 38 cm ★
* if some certain length is needed, just let me know *
★ BELLFLOWER - ULTRAMARINE BLUE - LAPIS LAZULI - INDIGO BLUE - WHITE - YELLOW - VERMILION RED ★
★ NEW OLD STOCK ★
★ UNUSED BOLT ★
★ MADE IN JAPAN ★