Textiles/Dyed Goods/Other Textile Products
Cloth made by the "yarn dyeing" method of weaving dyed threads is called woven fabric. It is made by combining threads vertically and horizontally. Depending on the thread material, dyeing method, weaving method, etc., the fabric can be finished in a variety of colors and textures. In addition, cloth made by the method of dyeing the woven fabric is called dyed goods. In addition, textile products such as braided cords and embroidery for costumes and weapons have inherited the tradition to this day.
Craft History of Woven
CRAFT HISTORY
In Japan, hemp fibers have been used for a long time, but it is said that sericulture and silk weaving techniques were brought to Japan by immigrants from China about 2,000 years ago. The technique developed throughout Japan, and during the Heian period, textiles with patterns unique to Japan began to be seen. From around the end of the 16th century, cotton fabrics became popular, and at first they were mainly used for military uniforms, but gradually became a part of the lives of ordinary people.
Modern Craft of Woven
MODERN CRAFT
From hand weaving to weaving using large machines, etc., became mainstream. In addition to kimono, daily wear, and accessories, a wide variety of textiles are made.
Craft List of Woven
CRAFT LIST
Nibutani attus textiles
Oitama pongee
Uetsu shinafu textiles
Okuaizu showa karamushi textiles
Yuki pongee
Isesaki kasuri textiles/p>
Kiryu textiles
Chichibu meisen textiles
Murayama oshima pongee
Kihachijo textiles
Tama textiles
Shiozawa pongee
Ojiya chijimi textiles
Ojiya pongee
Honshiozawa textiles
Tokamachi kasuri textiles
Tokamachi akashi chijimi textiles
Shinshu pongee
Ushikubi pongee
Omi jofu textiles
Nishijin textiles
Yumihama kasuri textiles
Awa indigo dyed textiles
Hakata textiles
Kurume kasuri textiles
Oshima tsumugi textiles
Kumejima pongee
Miyako jofu textiles
Yomitanzan hanaori textiles
Yomitanzan minsaa textiles
Ryukyu kasuri textiles
Shuri textiles
Yonaguni textiles
Kijoka basho textiles
Yaeyama minsaa textiles
Yaeyama jofu textiles
Chibana hanaori textiles
Haebaru hanaori textiles
Craft History of dyed textiles
CRAFT HISTORY
Around the 7th century, along with the introduction of Buddhism, dyeing techniques were introduced from China and Korea. A method in which pigments extracted from plants such as safflower, Japanese madder, and indigo are fixed using a mordant, and patterns are applied to the fabric using stencils and resist paste. Various dyes and techniques unique to Japan, such as painting methods, have developed throughout Japan.
Modern Craft of dyed textiles
MODERN CRAFT
In modern times, artificial dyes have been imported from Europe, and more than 99% of the threads and fabrics currently in circulation are made from artificial dyes.
Craft List of dyed textiles
CRAFT LIST
Tokyo fine-pattern dyeing
Tokyo plain dyeing
Kaga yuzen dyeing
Arimatsu/Narumi tie-dyeing
Nagoya yuzen dyeing
Nagoya black dyeing
Kyoto kanoko tie-dyeing
Kyoto yuzen dyeing
Kyoto fine-pattern dyeing
Kyoto black dyeing
Naniwa honzome dyeing
Ryukyu bingata dyeing