STRIPED KASURI
Description
A medium-weight Kasuri fabric, crafted from 100% cotton. Similar to ‘shimamono,’ it features gradient stripes made up of shades of the same color, reminiscent of vertically striped cotton brought from foreign countries. Rooted in traditional Japanese Kasuri craftsmanship, this fabric is originally designed for kimonos but finds application in modern contexts such as shirting, trousers, jackets, or interior purposes. Please note: according to tradition this fabric is only 39cm wide.
SKU
SHIM-0006-RED-1
Weight
155gsm
Width
39cm
Purpose
blouses, dresses, interior, jackets, shirting, shorts, skirts, tops, trousers
Material
Materials: CO - Cotton
Composition: 100%CO
Characteristics
Structure: Plain weave
Technique: Kasuri
Feature: Striped
Country
Japan
Supplier
Shimogawa Orimono is a Japanese heritage manufacturer with over 73 years of experience. They are known for contributing to the international recognition of Kasuri, a traditional Japanese fabric which has been woven with fibers dyed specifically to create patterns and images in the fabric. The company is actively facilitating collaborations with textile designers, fashion houses and artists outside of Japan, adapting the traditional technique to the clothing designers’ creative requirements.