★ HANDWOVEN Kyoto Nishijin - vintage japanese kimono fabric - wool silk blend - sold by the yard - KOUSHI TSUMUGI ★
KOUSHI - koshi - lattice pattern with thick lines to represent power and thin lines to represent elegance. In Edo period, it was common to have room dividers in a lattice pattern. Thin wood or bamboo was set horizontally and vertically to create this pattern.
Nishijin is a traditional textile produced in Kyoto. Originating in Heian-Kyoto over 1200 years ago, Nishijin weaving is known for its highly-decorative and finely-woven designs. Nishijin is registered trademark in order to preserve the traditional process.
Tsumugi - slub-woven textile that represents traditional craft, which has a long history and tradition. Dyeing culture is ostensibly harmonious with nature and participates in a long historical dialogue with it.
