Kasuri-kakōshi, Nishijin-gasuri

Kasai Ikuko2019

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory
Kyōto-shi, Japan

Nishijin-gasuri is handmade by skilled weavers known as kasuri-kakōshi. In general, the deigns in Nishijin-gasuri are made with the warp. In order to recreate a particular design into the fabric, the warp threads must be adequately processed.

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Title: Kasuri-kakōshi, Nishijin-gasuri
Creator: Kasai Ikuko
Date Created: 2019
Location Created: Kyoto
Original Language: Japanese
Subject Keywords: Nishijin-gasuri, Kyoto
Type: Textile, fabric
Rights: © Kasai Ikuko
External Link: Itohen universe
Medium: ikat, silk

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

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