Sonoko Sasaki
Kimono of tsumugi with picture kasuri. “Pleasant autumn”
- Textiles
- Presented in 2015
- Not for Sale
| Category | Textiles |
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| Year Presented | 2015 |
| Exhibition | The 62th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition |
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Tsumugi silk
Tsumugi silk is woven from spun silk thread (tsumugi ito). Tsumugi is not as smooth or glossy as reeled silk, and features a simple, nubby texture.
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Kasuri weaving
Kasuri weaving (kasuriori, “blurred weave”) is a type of ikat weaving done with threads that have been resist dyed, leaving sections of the thread undyed. The threads are then aligned and woven to create stripes, checkered patterns, or pictorial motifs.
