{"title":"Zanshi: Leftover Thread Cloth","description":"\u003ci\u003eZanshi\u003c\/i\u003e, or \u003ci\u003ekuzuito\u003c\/i\u003e, is cloth that is woven from threads either leftover from home production of yarn making, or from broken threads that were purchased from local commercial weavers.  Usually the weft is fed with these random threads while generally the warp is regulated producing an irregular horizontal 'striping'; if home threads are used, knotted slubs can often be seen.\u003cbr\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-length-of-warp-zanshi-ori-leftover-cotton-kasuri-yarns","title":"A Length of Warp Zanshi Ori: Leftover Cotton Kasuri Yarns","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n74\" x 13 1\/4\", 188 cm x 33.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori,\u003c\/i\u003e or cloth which is hand woven from left over yarns.\u0026nbsp; In this case, the indigo blue warp yarns are leftover \u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e, or ikat, yarns, and the visual effect they impart is something akin to rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori\u003c\/i\u003e is unusual for the leftover warp yarns being used on the warp, as it is more common to find leftover yarns feeding the weft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color and pattern of this length is very attractive and sophisticated, and the condition is very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the color of the \"window pane\" horizontal and vertical stripes is a combination of a white cotton stripe next to a mustard color cotton stripe. The accompany photos may not translate this combination properly. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really nice piece of hand woven cloth. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":87482372,"sku":"2524","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/WarpZanshi1a.jpeg?v=1571438518"},{"product_id":"one-panel-of-indigo-dyed-zanshi-ori-leftover-threads-and-some-kasuri","title":"One Panel of Indigo Dyed Zanshi-ori: Leftover Threads and Some Kasuri","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n74\" x 13\", 188 cm x 33 cm\u0026nbsp; \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis\n is a really wonderful length of indigo dyed cotton \u003ci\u003ezanshi\u003c\/i\u003e cloth;\n \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori\u003c\/i\u003e is cloth woven from leftover yarns, many of which are\n \u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e or ikat yarns, which is the case in this piece. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWhat\n is marvelous about this length of hand woven cotton is that amid the \nflurry and noise of the random specks of white and blue \u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e \nweft yarns that have been fed into this cloth in no apparent order, \nthere is a passage of pictorial simplicity where the weft yarns have \ncome together to form a design.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003cbr \/\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe design which has emerged on the cloth is a kind of elongated lozenge shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe hand of the cloth is thick and rich.\u0026nbsp; The color \nvariation from top to bottom is splendidly diverse, and the color veers \ninto browns and warm tones as well as, of course, blues. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNote that\n there is a fair amount of surface abrasion and loss down the length of \nthis cloth: it is really kind of mysterious how this loss happened or \nwhat was its cause: the abrasion, although very real, seems to be \nsuperficial. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is a strange and delightful length of \u003ci\u003ezanshi\u003c\/i\u003e\n cloth, just fantastic for its little moment of picture \u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp; \u003cbr \/\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":88148892,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/egasurizanshi1a.jpg?v=1571438519"},{"product_id":"a-small-swath-of-zanshi-ori-patched-cotton-and-silk","title":"A Small Swath of Zanshi-ori: Patched Cotton and Silk","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n20\" x 13 1\/2\", 51 cm x 34.25 cm \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eZanshi-ori\u003c\/i\u003e is cloth that is woven from threads \neither leftover from home production of yarn making, or from broken \nthreads that were purchased from local commercial weavers.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUsually the \nweft is fed with these random threads while generally the warp is \nregulated producing an irregular horizontal 'striping'; if home threads \nare used, knotted slubs can often be seen.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis small piece of patched cloth is a lovely example of \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori.\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026nbsp; For the most part the cloth is woven from cotton yarns.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHowever, look carefully at the attached detail photos to see that the pink weft yarns that shoot across the width of the cloth are not cotton at all, but silk.\u0026nbsp; They may be dyed in \u003ci\u003ebenibana\u003c\/i\u003e or safflower.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece of hand woven cloth is rich in texture and color, and is a very fine example of \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori. \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":88150692,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/smallsilkmenzanshi1.jpg?v=1571438519"},{"product_id":"a-zanshi-striped-panel-indigo-and-benibana","title":"A Zanshi Striped Panel: Indigo and Benibana","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n50\" x 13 3\/4\", 127 cm x 35 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZanshi-ori\u003c\/i\u003e is cloth which is woven from left over yarns.\u0026nbsp; Usually it is the weft yarns that are the leftover yarns and the warp yarns are fixed--such as the case here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you look closely at the accompanying photos you will notice the slightly slubby texture to the indigo dyed cotton; this is the result of the yarns being tied together to create one long filament.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd notice, too, the slightly coral coloration on the alternating, horizontal bars: this is the result of the yarns being dyed in \u003ci\u003ebenibana\u003c\/i\u003e, or safflower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a handsome length of \u003ci\u003ezanshi\u003c\/i\u003e cloth, beautifully hand woven, and a very good textile from old Japan.\u0026nbsp; It is in good condition.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":91869082,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ZanshiBeniAi1a.jpg?v=1571438522"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-handsome-zanshi-ori-woven-from-leftover-threads","title":"A Length of Handsome Zanshi-ori: Woven from Leftover Threads","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n38\" x 12 3\/4\", 96.5 cm x 32.5 cm\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\nAt Sri we love \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori \u003c\/i\u003eor cloth woven from leftover yarns--and it seems that many of you are fans as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very handsome length of blue-on-white checked cotton cloth--and you can see the leftover yarns in the center of the intersecting wide blocks of blue.\u0026nbsp; The hazy, jagged blue-and-white passages were woven using remnants of \u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e or ikat yarns which were resisted before they were dyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is one lone patch of white cotton to this short length of hand loomed cloth; otherwise the cloth is in good condition, with maybe a faint, small stain or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA marvelous-looking piece of \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":93219102,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/JishiroZanshi88a.jpg?v=1571438522"},{"product_id":"a-silk-and-cotton-zanshi-panel-multi-color","title":"A Silk and Cotton Zanshi Panel: Multi-Color","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n54\" x 12\", 137 cm x 30.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZanshi-ori\u003c\/i\u003e is cloth which is woven from leftover or remaindered yarns. Usually, as in this case, the warp yarns are fixed and the weft yarns are those which are remaindered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of woven leftover threads is made of a cotton warp and what appears to be a weft composed of mainly silk yarns; the resultant texture is heavy and drapey and the cloth shows wonderful slubs all over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coloration of the cloth is unusual as it is made of many different colors; from a distance the general feel of the color is muted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of cloth is hand stitched from three separate pieces, and this piece of \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori \u003c\/i\u003eis simply beautiful, in the literal sense of the words.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":98408262,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/MultiColorSilkZanshi1a.jpg?v=1571438524"},{"product_id":"a-patched-and-rustic-length-of-zanshi-ori-leftover-threads","title":"A Patched and Rustic Length of Silk and Cotton Zanshi-ori: Leftover Threads","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n62\" x 13 1\/2\", 157.5 cm x 34 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZanshi-ori \u003c\/i\u003eis the ultimate in domestic frugality: it is cloth that is woven from left over yarns, usually the weft yarns being the remaindered ones.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch is the case with this piece of beautifully slubby, richly colored and beautifully textured \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori\u003c\/i\u003e: the weft yarns are of mullit-colored silk yarns that have been knotted together to create the textured, almost shimmering, surface that is so alluring.\u0026nbsp; Indigo cotton yarns compose the warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two, indigo dyed cotton patches on the surface of the piece which is otherwise in very good condition and beautiful to behold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle and beautiful.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":99561122,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/PatchedZanshi1a.jpg?v=1571438524"},{"product_id":"a-zanshi-zokin-dustrag-of-leftover-threads","title":"A Zanshi Zokin: Dustrag of Leftover Threads","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n13\" x 13 1\/2\", 33 cm x 34.25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched dustrag, is sewn from layers \nof cotton cloth which are then \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e \nstictched together.\n\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e so interesting is that it is of a good size--larger than most.\u0026nbsp; More intriguing, however, is that this zokin is hand stitched on one side using \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/zanshi-leftover-thread-cloth\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eor cotton cloth that is woven from leftover cotton yarns.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis traditional dustrag shows a lot of visual appeal, both in terms of color and texture.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA lovely thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":114730682,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ZanshiZokin1.jpg?v=1571438528"},{"product_id":"a-short-fragment-of-good-zanshi-woven-leftover-threads","title":"A Short Fragment of Good Zanshi: Woven Leftover Threads","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n23\" x 14\", 58.5 cm x 35.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is short piece of very nice and lightweight hand woven cotton which is called \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZanshi-ori\u003c\/i\u003e is cloth which is woven from leftover threads: if you look at some of the warp yarns on this piece you will see that \u003ci\u003ekasuri \u003c\/i\u003eor ikat yarns are used here, and the effect is a kind of random and blurred blue and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is one, hand stitched patch to the complex plaid base cloth which is indigo dyed and of good color.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":119544512,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SmallZanshiFragment1.jpg?v=1571438529"},{"product_id":"a-complex-length-of-boro-zanshi-leftover-threads","title":"A Complex Length of Boro Zanshi: Leftover Threads","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n73\" x 13 1\/4\", 185.5 cm x 33.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZanshi\u003c\/i\u003e is cloth that is woven from threads  either leftover \nfrom home production of yarn making, or from broken  threads that were \npurchased from local commercial weavers.\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUsually the  weft is fed with these random threads while generally \nthe warp is  regulated producing an irregular horizontal 'striping'; if \nhome threads  are used, knotted slubs can often be seen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is the case here in this long and beautifully colored length of indigo dyed \u003ci\u003ezanshi \u003c\/i\u003ecotton cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLook carefully at the detail photos to see how the variegated, \nleftover weft yarns form a random pattern down the length of the \ncloth--and how color starts and stops within the weft.\u0026nbsp; This is due to \nleftover threads of different colors being knotted together to form one \nspool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNote as well the eight, hand stitched patches which were applied both for mending and reinforcement against the possibility of tearing.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA really fantastically patterned and colored cloth, and one that speaks so much \nof re-purposing, re-use and re-cycling--to magnificent effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\nRecommended.\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":121193362,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/LovelyZanshi1a.jpg?v=1571438529"},{"product_id":"a-two-haba-fragment-of-good-zanshi-ori-leftover-thread-weaving","title":"A Two Haba Fragment of Good Zanshi-ori: Leftover Thread Weaving","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n48\" x 27 1\/2\", 122 cm x 70 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really lovely two-panel, patched fragment of woven cotton \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori\u003c\/i\u003e, a type of weaving that utilizes left-over yarns.\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two panels are hand stitched together and it is quite clear that this fragment was taken from a futon cover.\u0026nbsp; Especially nice about this fairly lightweight hand woven cotton is the fine indigo color: the blues are clear and soft at the same time, and quite true blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePay special attention to the warp yarns which can be seen in the accompanying detail photos.\u0026nbsp; It is here where you can notice some of the leftover \u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e or ikat yarns: the \"start and stop\" of light colors in the warp indicates that these are leftover \u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centrally placed, check panel adds interest to this already fine looking \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori\u003c\/i\u003e textile.\u0026nbsp; Some surface abrasion and a few small clusters of difficult to notice stains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beauty.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":127063432,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/2HabaZanshiori1.jpg?v=1571438530"},{"product_id":"a-zanshi-ori-boro-length-leftover-kasuri-warp-yarns","title":"A Zanshi-ori Boro Length: Leftover Kasuri Warp Yarns","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n69\" x 13\", 175 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very interesting length of old, indigo dyed cotton cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst because it is a variant of \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori \u003c\/i\u003ewhich is cloth woven from leftover yarns.\u0026nbsp; We can see evidence of this in the deep colored areas of the cloth which show white, vertically-oriented flecks: these flecks are due to \u003ci\u003ekasuri \u003c\/i\u003eyarns that have been used as part of the warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother interesting thing is the nature of the stripes: the graded stripes were used quite often in nineteenth century weaving, and they are said to resemble \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Hiroshige_A_large_waterfall.jpg\"\u003ea waterfall\u003c\/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp; Lovely to ponder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bold, large patches, two of them, are of a good, handwoven stripe with a white-flecked, \u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e yarn-based warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all, this is a very good looking \u003ci\u003eboro \u003c\/i\u003epiece with an excellent base cloth of old, Japanese cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":127076322,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ZanshiKasuriBoro1a.jpg?v=1571438531"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-handsome-zanshi-ori-beautiful-blues","title":"A Length of Handsome Zanshi-ori: Beautiful Blues","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n60\" x 14\", 152.5 cm x 35.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really lovely panel of woven cotton \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori\u003c\/i\u003e, a type of weaving that utilizes left-over yarns.\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially nice about this \nfairly lightweight hand woven cotton is the fine indigo color: the blues\n are clear and soft at the same time, and quite true blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePay special attention to the warp yarns which can be seen in the \naccompanying detail photos.\u0026nbsp; It is here where you can notice some of the\n leftover \u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e or ikat yarns: the \"start and stop\" of light colors in the warp indicates that these are leftover \u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, with absolutely lovely, natural indigo dyed yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beauty.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":127076512,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ZanshiVickyPlain1.jpg?v=1571438531"},{"product_id":"a-magnificent-zanshi-ori-yogi-large-kimono-shaped-duvet","title":"A Magnificent Zanshi-ori Yogi: Large Kimono Shaped Duvet","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n58\" x 50\", 147.5 x 127\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful thing is a \u003ci\u003eyogi\u003c\/i\u003e, an oversized kimono shaped duvet cover, which has been woven using leftover cotton yarns, the technique referred to as zanshi-ori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown here is just the shell of the \u003ci\u003eyogi\u003c\/i\u003e: in its original state there would have been cotton wadding inside, and of course there would have been a lining, both of which have been removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what we have here is really fantastic: an entire garment hand woven from leftover yarns the result being really beautiful, and the condition equally good as the beauty.\u0026nbsp; It is not often that you see a garment such as this woven from remaindered yarns. It was mentioned \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/threads.srithreads.com\/2011\/10\/a-zanshi-ori-yogi\/\"\u003eon our blog, here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is a deep blue and white and there are a few mending patches, which can be seen on the accompanying photos.\u0026nbsp; Also, pay special attention to the detail photos so you can see in closer detail the slubby knotted yarns and the random starting-and-stopping of certain colored weft yarns as they are fed against the striped warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb yet humble thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery recommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":144351372,"sku":"","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ZanshiYogi1.jpg?v=1571438532"},{"product_id":"a-lovely-boro-length-handsome-zanshi-ori-cloth","title":"A Lovely Boro Length: Handsome Zanshi-ori Cloth","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n67\" x 13 1\/4\", 170 cm x 33.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis gorgeous length of cloth is a panel of indigo dyed \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori\u003c\/i\u003e, or cloth woven from \nleft over threads.\u0026nbsp; The blue tones in this cloth are really vibrant, \nclean and clear, and the random passages of weft information that travel\n up and down the length of this \u003ci\u003eboro \u003c\/i\u003ecloth are really, really gorgeous.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe cloth is a rich, clear, deep blue that is punctuated by a subtle striation that can be seen in the warp yarns.\u0026nbsp; Really, really nice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAnd add to this the seven, very good patches that congregate at the bottom of this length, and which add tremendous beauty, you have a really stunning length of \u003ci\u003eboro zanshi-ori \u003c\/i\u003ecloth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nPay special attention to the pale patches: these cotton patches are cut from the same cloth, however their light color has to do with the white weft which was fed against the varied blue weft.\u0026nbsp; And also notice the thick, white stitching: simply gorgeous.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA wonderful and recommended length of very handsome, cotton \u003ci\u003eboro\u003c\/i\u003e cloth.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":147204142,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ZanshiBoroBlue1.jpg?v=1571438533"},{"product_id":"a-short-hand-spun-cotton-boro-length-patched-zanshi","title":"A Short Hand Spun Cotton Boro Length: Patched Zanshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n48\" x 13\", 122 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften when describing old cotton textiles that are hand loomed from hand spun cotton, we mention their \u003ci\u003eito aji\u003c\/i\u003e, or their thread tase: this is a very vivid description of how the Japanese remark on the beauty of old cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular length of old, indigo dyed cotton is rich in this \nthread taste: the hand spun cotton yarns are very apparent, and the \nbeautiful \u003ci\u003easagi \u003c\/i\u003eor pale blue color when paired with white and deep blue makes for a beautiful color palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy looking at the variegated tones making their way up this cloth we \ncan see that the weft yarns are leftover, so this cloth is called \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori\u003c\/i\u003e, or cloth woven from leftovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Add to this the three patches of indigo dyed cotton and you have a splendid, old, rustic piece of hand woven Japanese cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note there are a few small holes down the \nlength of the piece.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nBeautiful in its simplicity and in its thread integrity.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":174398472,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/CheckedZanshiShortBoro1.jpg?v=1571438535"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-very-slubby-zanshi-ori-knotted-leftover-yarns","title":"A Length of Very Slubby Zanshi-ori: Knotted Leftover Yarns","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n49\" x 12 1\/2\", 124.5 cm x 31.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZanshi-ori \u003c\/i\u003eis cloth that is woven from threads \neither leftover from home production of yarn making, or from broken \nthreads that were purchased from local commercial weavers.\u0026nbsp; Usually the \nweft is fed with these random threads while generally the warp is \nregulated producing an irregular horizontal 'striping'; if home threads \nare used, knotted slubs can often be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this case the warp yarns are all of indigo dyed cotton which accounts for the subtle coloration of the cloth.\u0026nbsp; The weft yarns are of different colors and tones, whose original colors, when seen through the indigo warp yarns, are greatly subdued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe really marvelous thing about this beautiful length of cloth is its very slubby texture on front and back: since knotted, leftover weft yarns are used to weave this cloth, the knots are still very visible on both sides of the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle and gorgeous, this length of cloth is a strong reminder of the frugality and ingenuity of women in old Japan.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":174399252,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SlubbyZanshi9a.jpg?v=1571438535"},{"product_id":"a-fragment-of-patched-zanshi-cotton-striated-warp","title":"A Fragment of Patched Zanshi Cotton: Striated Warp","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n34\" x 13\", 86.5 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a patched fragment of an indigo dyed cotton futon cover whose base cloth is a really handsome\u003ci\u003e zanshi\u003c\/i\u003e cloth, a type of home made Japanese textile woven from leftover yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slightly mottled warp yarns are in fact left over \u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e or ikat yarns which lend a sparkling effect to the woven cloth.\u0026nbsp; The pattern is that of a delicate, striped plaid which is elegant and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top half of the cloth is patched with an indigo dyed cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust lovely.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":181691532,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ZanshiKawa1.jpg?v=1571438536"},{"product_id":"a-very-good-length-of-zanshi-boro-old-cloth-and-layers","title":"A Very Good Length of Zanshi Boro: Old Cloth and Layers","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n65\" x 13 1\/4\", 165 cm x 33.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really marvelous, old \u003ci\u003eboro\u003c\/i\u003e fragment.\u0026nbsp; It is a panel taken from a futon cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this panel better than most, or perhaps more interesting, is its age, the beauty of its fading and wear, the quality of its threads, and the layers of cloth which comprise it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this webshop we have often spoken of the soulfulness of old cloth and the \u003ci\u003eito aji \u003c\/i\u003eor thread taste which is its root.\u0026nbsp; This length of cloth is hand stitched from beautifully woven old cloth, the base of which being a rich, old, lovely length of zanshi ori, or cloth woven from leftover yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the \u003ci\u003ezanshi ori\u003c\/i\u003e backing, please note the lovely \u003ci\u003ekatazome\u003c\/i\u003e patch, onto which is placed a good sized patch of \u003ci\u003eEdo komon\u003c\/i\u003e, the famous small figured cloth popular in Japan in the 19th century.\u0026nbsp; The checked cottons, rich in texture, which appear at the top and bottom of this piece are fantastic, old and hand woven.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb, old length of Japanese \u003ci\u003eboro\u003c\/i\u003e cloth.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":189618062,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ZanshiBoroKara1a.jpg?v=1571438537"},{"product_id":"an-unusually-colored-zanshi-boro-length-dark-and-light","title":"An Unusually Colored Zanshi Boro Length: Dark and Light","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n81\" x 12 3\/4\", 206 cm x 32.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a quite long length of interesting-looking and quite beautiful hand loomed cotton that is notable for its unusual patterning of dark and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark and light patterning comes in rather awkward blocks, probably due to the fact that the cloth is what is called \u003ci\u003ezanshi ori\u003c\/i\u003e or cloth that is hand woven from leftover yarns.\u0026nbsp; \u003ci\u003eZanshi ori \u003c\/i\u003eusually shows unusual proportions of stripes or checks due to the random feed of weft yarns during the weaving process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length is composed of two pieces that have been hand stitched together and is embellished by five separate patches--note as well that some of the leftover yarns which were used to weave this cloth were of pinkish and yellowish tones, which appear and disappear at random intervals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good, old piece of cotton hand weaving, this \u003ci\u003eboro\u003c\/i\u003e length shows one of the countless faces of every day day cloth in the Japan of long ago.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":207708212,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/StarkPlaidBoro1a.jpg?v=1571438539"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-zanshi-cloth-cotton-and-missing-weft-yarns","title":"A Length of Zanshi 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weaving from old Japan.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":208065798,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ZanshiStripe1.jpg?v=1571438541"},{"product_id":"a-very-good-length-of-indigo-dyed-zanshi-leftover-cotton-yarns","title":"A Very Good Length of Indigo Dyed Zanshi: Leftover Cotton Yarns","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n63\" x 12 1\/4\", 160 cm x 31 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZanshi\u003c\/i\u003e is cloth that is woven from threads \neither leftover from home production of yarn making or from broken \nthreads that were purchased from local commercial weavers.\u0026nbsp; Usually the \nweft is fed with these random threads while generally the warp is \nregulated producing an irregular horizontal 'striping'; if home threads \nare used, knotted slubs can often be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly good and handsome length of hand woven indigo dyed \u003ci\u003ezanshi\u003c\/i\u003e cloth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly good because the weft yarns are tightly variegated and are dyed indigo, the result being an intense variation of tightly compact tones of blue that travel up the length of this cloth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixed, striped warp yarns serve as a foil to the randomly fed weft, which creates a beautiful combination of regulated and haphazard elements in one piece of cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo patches are hand stitched to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very good length of \u003ci\u003ezanshi\u003c\/i\u003e cloth.\u0026nbsp; Recommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":208379542,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/BlueZanshiExcellent1.jpg?v=1571438541"},{"product_id":"a-super-intricate-striped-zanshi-panel-wildly-warped","title":"A Super Intricate Striped Zanshi Panel: Wildly Warped","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n58\" x 12 3\/4\", 147.25 cm x 32.5 cm \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\n Talk about complex and beautiful: this length of \u003ci\u003ezanshi-ori,\u003c\/i\u003e or cloth woven from leftover yarns, is simply stunning.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warp yarns are richly variegated and are defined by two, wide stripes in a rich, black color.\u0026nbsp; The weft yarns are \u003ci\u003ekasuri \u003c\/i\u003eor ikat cotton yarns and show a regular, lovely pattern up the length of the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warp yarns are blue, white, yellow, orange, black--and a 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Usually the \nweft is fed with these random threads while generally the warp is \nregulated producing an irregular horizontal 'striping'; if home threads \nare used, knotted slubs can often be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of cloth is one-and-a-half loom width, the two pieces hand stitched together.\u0026nbsp; What is lovely about seeing these two pieces joined together--they are presumably cut from the same bolt-- is to view how the coloration and horizontal striping of the \u003ci\u003ezanshi ori \u003c\/i\u003ecan change along the length of a cloth.\u0026nbsp; The random weft yarns create this unexpected progression of coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition, this hand woven length of cloth is extremely handsome in design and coloration.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default 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\u003ci\u003ezanshi ori\u003c\/i\u003e; the panel is taken from a futon cover.\u0026nbsp; The unusual coloration is due to the deep indigo which is contrasted by a dull nut color and white flecks.\u0026nbsp; This brown tone is probably a natural dyestuff derived from some kind of nut, and the effect of the brown, blue and white is striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is one, large, striped piece of cotton hand stitched to the top of the length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful thing.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":218622696,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ZanshiBlueBlack1a.jpg?v=1571438544"},{"product_id":"an-interesting-zanshi-length-stripes-and-grid","title":"An Interesting Zanshi Length: Stripes and Grid","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n62\" x 12 3\/4\", 157.5 cm x 32.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a curious and beautiful length of hand loomed cotton, the unusually colored warp yarns indicating that they may have been left over yarns or \u003ci\u003ezanshi.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color of the checked cotton is deep and rich; the warp yarns, as can be seen in the accompanying photos, change color from left to right.\u0026nbsp; The weft yarns, blocks of wide stripes, are intermittently of leftover or \u003ci\u003ezanshi \u003c\/i\u003eyarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth has a spray of some small holes which can be seen if you look at each of the accompanying photos here.\u0026nbsp; But otherwise, this richly colored, beautifully woven cloth is an elegant example of old folk weaving and is quite beautiful.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default 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weft yarns during the weaving process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length is composed of two pieces that have been hand stitched \ntogether and is embellished by five separate patches--note as well that \nsome of the leftover yarns which were used to weave this cloth were of \npinkish and yellowish tones, which appear and disappear at random \nintervals and appear to be silk.\u0026nbsp; Note one, coin-sized hole in the pink silk thread area of the cloth, shown in the accompanying detail photos.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nA good, old piece of cotton hand weaving, this \u003ci\u003eboro\u003c\/i\u003e length shows one of the countless faces of every day day cloth in the Japan of long ago, and one with unusual coloration and that shows good weaving.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length has a very nice, drapey hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default 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an irregular weft pattern--as does this cloth offered here--due to the \nweft being fed with randomly colored and textured yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of hand loomed, indigo dyed cotton shows a good, irregular, weft-based, \u003ci\u003ezanshi\u003c\/i\u003e \nstriping, a piece of which is stitched to the mainly indigo dyed base cloth.\u0026nbsp; This patch is attached to the base using egularly spaced, vertical \nbands of \u003ci\u003esashiko \u003c\/i\u003estitching, the \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e thread being thick and indigo \ndyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is hand stitched from from two pieces with the stitched, \u003ci\u003ezanshi \u003c\/i\u003epatch being dominant and is positioned on the top third of the length of cloth.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nA gorgeous and subtle length of hand woven, hand stitched cloth from old Japan.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default 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Title","offer_id":260745388,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ZanshiSlubby3a.jpg?v=1571438557"},{"product_id":"a-length-of-beautifully-colored-zanshi-ori-variegated-weft-yarns","title":"A Length of Beautifully Colored Zanshi ori: Variegated Weft Yarns","description":"\u003cp\u003eca.early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n74\" x 13 1\/4\", 188 cm x 33.5 cm\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZanshi ori\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;is cloth that is woven from threads either leftover from home production of yarn making, or from broken threads that were purchased from local commercial weavers.\u0026nbsp; Usually the weft is fed with these random threads while generally the warp is regulated producing an irregular horizontal 'striping'; if home threads are used, knotted slubs can often be seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr 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