Kasuri
Kasuri is the Japanese term for what is commonly known as ikat weaving. The kasuri process involves yarns being tied before they are dyed. The areas where yarns are tied are "masked" and will resist dye. The way in which yarns are tied will determine the look of the finished patterns which will be woven into the cloth. Sometimes just the weft yarns are tied. Sometimes both the weft and warp yarns are tied, and this is called double kasuri--a technique which can yield designs that range from simplistic to marvelously complex and pictorial.
A Length of Two Tone Indigo Dyed Cotton Kasuri: Okinawa
early twentieth century33 1/2" x 13 1/4", 84.5 cm x 33.5 ... (more)
A Length of Kasuri Cotton From Okinawa: Complex Pattern
early twentieth century46" x 13 1/4", 84.5 cm x 33.5 cm T... (more)
A Length of Kasuri Dyed Cotton: Bold Traditional Motifs
early twentieth century54" x 13 3/4", 137 cm x 35 cm This... (more)
A Length of Boldly Designed Cotton Kasuri: Traditional Well Crib Motif
late nineteenth, early twentieth century54" x 13 1/2", 13... (more)
A Length of Rustic Kasuri Cotton: Crossed Feathers
early twentieth century56 1/2" x 13", 143.5 cm x 33 cm Th... (more)