Kuzurikeori Co., Ltd., established in 1912 in Japan’s historic textile hub, uses rare Shonher looms to craft high-quality wool fabrics. Their ultra-slow weaving process preserves the handwoven texture, producing soft, durable, and resilient textiles ideal for suits. The company’s DOMINX brand emphasizes superior craftsmanship, blending traditional techniques with meticulous attention to detail. Katsuri’s timeless fabrics continue to receive high praise for their quality and unique texture.
The hound’s tooth pattern is a classic and popular pattern. Four colors are available: black, navy, champagne, and silver. The silk is thick and of high quality, carefully woven on a low-speed loom by a long-established weaver in Nishijin, Kyoto.
The blog delves into fundamental fabric terms: fabric weight, width, effective width, grain directions (lengthwise, crosswise, and bias), selvage details, single and double yarn, prewash vs. postwash, and irregular winding. Understanding these basics enhances comprehension of fabrics.
Is this Nishijin weaving? This was my impression when I saw this design. I was surprised to see such a modern textile, as the only image I had of Nishijin brocade was that of gorgeous kimonos and obis. The fabric was produced by a traditional weaving company established in the Genroku era.
This blog is dedicated to introducing a variety of craftsmanship.This time, we focus on the “Made in Japan” fabrics section, with a focus …
