Dyeing the Yarn, Nishijin-gasuri

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.

Yarn prepared for dyeing is taken to a dyeing factory, and after dyeing the resist threads, paper, or rubber tubes are removed back at the workshop.