★ Handwoven artisan - vintage japanese kimono fabric - high grade light tea brown wool - sold by the yard - KASUMI KASURI ★
KASUMI means haze or mist, which represents the particular landscape atmosphere we see in the evening or morning.
KASURI - fabric woven with fibers dyed specifically to create patterns and images in the fabric. It's a form of ikat dyeing, characterized by their blurred or brushed appearance.
Light tea brown - evokes calmness and warmth, symbolizing close relationship between nature and human life through soil, wood, and stone. It reflects these natural elements gently and cherished across a broad range of fields. Dates back to the Heian period, making it a historically used color. During the Muromachi period, this color was favored for tea utensils and clothing. In the Edo period, valued for its subdued hue that represented politeness and modest aesthetics.
