This exhibition of traditionally dyed silk (
結城紬 -
Yuki-tsumugi) consisted of a kimono and various other things, including purses and scarves. Apparently some of the material was even made from hand-spun thread and produced on traditional hand-operated traditional looms. The understated colors made with natural dyes were very nice.
The couple putting on the exhibition had come into Tokyo from the traditional city
Yuki City (結城市) in the countryside of
Ibaraki Prefecture (茨城県). Orders can be made via the
Uraniwa antique shop in the Okuno Building (see
website below).
Here's a great video from UNESCO that shows the technique of this ancient craft:
Yuki-tsumugi, silk fabric production technique
http://youtu.be/s4T-x0ObDqE
Orders (注文): Uraniwa (シャルロット裏庭):
http://uraniwa-charlotte.blogspot.jp/
Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon
http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~LLLtrs/
http://ginzalyle.blogspot.com/
http://tokyoartmusic.blogspot.com/
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