Ai Oshima Tshimugi, Honba Oshima Tsumugi Fabric

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

Oshima Tsumugi dyed in natural indigo such as Ryukyu-ai (Ryukyu indigo) and tadeai (Polygonum tinctoria). This "Japan Blue" has been popular since olden times.

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Title: Ai Oshima Tshimugi, Honba Oshima Tsumugi Fabric
Subject Keywords: Kagoshima Prefecture
Type: Kimono, Textile, Natural dye, Hand woven, Kagoshima Prefecture
Rights: © Honba Oshima Tsumugi Orimono Cooperative Society
External Link: Honbaoshimatsumugi Orimono Cooperative Society

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

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