★ HANDWOVEN - vintage japanese kimono fabric - wool / silk blend - sold by the yard - TSUMUGI - Aoi Bijin - ASANOHA ★
ASANOHA depicts a geometric design of hemp leaves. Hemp has long been an important plant in Japan, being the primary clothing fiber along with silk, until the 17th century when cotton was introduced to Japan. It represents growth and good health. Since hemp grows quickly, it was customary to use Asanoha for children's clothes, in hopes that the child would also grow fast and strong. The wives of merchants would wear it to bring good fortune.
Tsumugi - textile that represents traditional craft which has a long history and tradition. Dyeing culture is ostensibly harmonious with nature and participates in long historical dialogue with it.
ASANOHA TSUMUGI Japanese Fabric By The Yard Wool Silk Navy Blue Sashiko Omeshi
★ SHOWA RETRO - 1960s ★
★ MATERIAL : 85% WOOL - 15% SILK ★
★ DIMENSIONS : Length 1 yard - Width 36.7 cm ★
* if some certain length is needed, just let me know *
★ NAVY BLUE - LIGHT BLUE - DARK BLUE - OFF WHITE ★
★ NEW OLD STOCK ★
★ UNUSED BOLT ★
★ MADE IN JAPAN ★