{"title":"Textile","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kyo-kumihimo-sanjiku-kumiori®-kujaku-koki-indigo","title":"Kyo-KUMIHIMO SANJIKU-KUMIORI® \"Kujaku Koki\" Indigo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 900;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  This triaxial weaving is created on large circular looms, of which only two exist in the world. It is a one-of-a-kind material woven by combining the techniques of \"Nishijin-ori\" and \"Kyo-kumihimo\". About 60 years ago, a Nishijin-ori weaver saw an Italian torsion lace loom. He thought, \"With this loom, I can restore the kumi-obi belt preserved in the Shoso-in Repository in the dimensions of a modern obi\". This thought helped create an original Japanese technique which is only utilized at Saiko Co., Ltd. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe highest technique of braiding, called ”Karakumi”, which has been treated as a symbol of authority and prestige in Japan, is represented by the triaxial weaving technique. The fabric material is called \"Kujaku Koki\" and was awarded the Excellence Prize of the Japan Wabunka Grand Prix. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIn ordinary textiles, the warp threads are moved up and down, and the weft threads are threaded between them to express pattern chic. \"Kujaku Koki\" is woven in such a way that the threads are twisted in a curved manner against the straight warp threads. The mysterious movement of the threads and the gradation of patterns is an expression that can only be seen in the \"Kujaku Koki\".\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe characteristic of this fabric is that the loom is circular, so the tension is applied uniformly in all directions, so the fabric is firm. Because the threads rotate as they are woven, the finished pattern is not only stylish but it does not have a front, back, left, right, top or bottom. This unique gradation which cannot be expressed by other woven fabrics is the result of the Kyo-kumihimo technique. In the process of combining several fine silk threads, the silk threads are dyed in various colors and combined in a calculated manner to create a one-of-a-kind gradation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPure silk thread is silk thread harvested from unadulterated natural silkworms. To make silk thread, impurities called sericin are removed from the silkworm's cocooned thread or natural silk thread. The necessity of this process is proof that we do not use silk spun yarn or processed silk yarn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe dyeing process is not machine-driven but instead is accomplished by craftsmen carefully blending dyes, on a case-by-case basis, in order to dye many colors in small quantities. Therefore, it is impossible to consistently dye with the same color in separate pieces. Variations in a color called \"kama chigai\" (difference in kettle) occur each time the process is done. Craftsmen pour their heart and soul into each piece, spending approximately two months to produce one product. Therefore, it is important to note that each item becomes a once in a lifetime creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 900;\"\u003eMessage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fabric is not a product of just weaving, knitting, or braiding, but a fusion of the three unique techniques to become a one-of-a-kind fabric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIn Japan, \"Kujaku Koki\" is treated as a luxury obi but the possibilities of it as a fabric material are endless.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThis fabric has a firm texture that does not fray even when cut and since it has neither a front or back, the fabric can be used for a variety of purposes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MUROKADO Koichiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43552390381780,"sku":"murokado_S01_indigo","price":4718.01,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/4507\/5924\/products\/Murokado_S01_00.jpg?v=1672076583"},{"product_id":"kyo-kumihimo-sanjiku-kumiori®-kujaku-koki-black","title":"Kyo-KUMIHIMO SANJIKU-KUMIORI® \"Kujaku Koki\" Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 900;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  This triaxial weaving is created on large circular looms, of which only two exist in the world. It is a one-of-a-kind material woven by combining the techniques of \"Nishijin-ori\" and \"Kyo-kumihimo\". About 60 years ago, a Nishijin-ori weaver saw an Italian torsion lace loom. He thought, \"With this loom, I can restore the kumi-obi belt preserved in the Shoso-in Repository in the dimensions of a modern obi\". This thought helped create an original Japanese technique which is only utilized at Saiko Co., Ltd. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe highest technique of braiding, called ”Karakumi”, which has been treated as a symbol of authority and prestige in Japan, is represented by the triaxial weaving technique. The fabric material is called \"Kujaku Koki\" and was awarded the Excellence Prize of the Japan Wabunka Grand Prix. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIn ordinary textiles, the warp threads are moved up and down, and the weft threads are threaded between them to express pattern chic. \"Kujaku Koki\" is woven in such a way that the threads are twisted in a curved manner against the straight warp threads. The mysterious movement of the threads and the gradation of patterns is an expression that can only be seen in the \"Kujaku Koki\".\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe characteristic of this fabric is that the loom is circular, so the tension is applied uniformly in all directions, so the fabric is firm. Because the threads rotate as they are woven, the finished pattern is not only stylish but it does not have a front, back, left, right, top or bottom. This unique gradation which cannot be expressed by other woven fabrics is the result of the Kyo-kumihimo technique. In the process of combining several fine silk threads, the silk threads are dyed in various colors and combined in a calculated manner to create a one-of-a-kind gradation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPure silk thread is silk thread harvested from unadulterated natural silkworms. To make silk thread, impurities called sericin are removed from the silkworm's cocooned thread or natural silk thread. The necessity of this process is proof that we do not use silk spun yarn or processed silk yarn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe dyeing process is not machine-driven but instead is accomplished by craftsmen carefully blending dyes, on a case-by-case basis, in order to dye many colors in small quantities. Therefore, it is impossible to consistently dye with the same color in separate pieces. Variations in a color called \"kama chigai\" (difference in kettle) occur each time the process is done. 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Therefore, it is important to note that each item becomes a once in a lifetime creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 900;\"\u003eMessage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fabric is not a product of just weaving, knitting, or braiding, but a fusion of the three unique techniques to become a one-of-a-kind fabric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIn Japan, \"Kujaku Koki\" is treated as a luxury obi but the possibilities of it as a fabric material are endless.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThis fabric has a firm texture that does not fray even when cut and since it has neither a front or back, the fabric can be used for a variety of purposes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MUROKADO Koichiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43552392085716,"sku":"murokado_S01_black","price":4718.01,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/4507\/5924\/products\/Murokado_S02_00.jpg?v=1672076725"},{"product_id":"karao-dantsu-rug_100cm","title":"KARAO-DANTSU Rug_100cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 900;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  *The photo shown is of a 1.5-meter length, which differs from the actual product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThis “dantsu” rug is hand woven by craftsmen with four layers of 14,000 ultra-thick silk yarn within a width of approximately 1 meter. 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