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Kaigara (shells), Mardley-zome

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

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

“Mardley-zome”is a dyeing technique in which varied patterns are created through stirring colored pastes.
The patterns, such as kuzaku (peacocks), kanze-mizu (water waves), yagasuri (arrowheads), shibori (tie-dye), tachidaki (waterfall), kaigara (shells), are created during the procedure by the placement of the sashiiro-nori and by the method of stirring.

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  • Title: Kaigara (shells), Mardley-zome
  • Location: MARDLEY Co., Ltd.
  • Physical Dimensions: 91×96 cm
  • Subject Keywords: Mardley-zome, Kyoto Prefecture
  • Type: Textile, Dyeing
  • Rights: © MARDLEY Co., Ltd.
  • External Link: MARDLEY Co., Ltd.
Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

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