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Nishijin-ori is a characteristic Japanese woven fabric, made in Kyoto.
There are 12 different types: this one, using pre-dyed yarn, is called “Nishijin-gasuri”. Although textiles woven with pre-dyed yarn (kasuri-ori) are produced all around Japan, Nishijin-gasuri stands out for its colourfully dyed silk yarn.
Once dyeing is complete, the yarn is then spun around a device called “the drum”, taiko.

Details

  • Title: Drum, Nishijin-gasuri
  • Creator: Kasai Ikuko
  • Date Created: 2018
  • Location Created: Kyoto
  • Original Language: Japanese
  • Subject Keywords: Nishijin-gasuri, Kyoto
  • Type: Textile, Tool, fabric
  • External Link: itohen-universe
  • Medium: ikat, silk
  • Art Genre: Textile

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