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Topia!: Regional: Asia: Japan: Arts and Entertainment: Traditional: Textiles (13)
Yuzen and Komon - Fabric Dyeing - History and procedures with well illustrated explanations. Nishijin - The development of Jacquard weaving in Japan. Well illustrated. The Japanese Raw Silk Industry During the Meiji Era - Article discussing the development of the industry, based on production in three areas. Kumihimo - A page of links to sites on kumihimo (a type of Japanese thread braiding). Part of a page called, ''The Weaver's Hand''. Tekobari - A tool used in Japanese embroidery. Temari Balls - Traditional Japanese embroidered balls, originally toys, but now an artwork symbolizing friendship. Kimono - Text only description of modern usage of the traditional garment. Traditional Industry (Kyo Yuzen and Kyo Komon (Silk Dyeing Methods)) - Brief, illustrated description of the two methods. Ryukyu and Ainu Textiles - Traditional fibers, dying, weaving and embroidery. Landscape Kimonos of Itchiku Kubota - A modern master who recreated a lost method of dyeing and decorating silks for kimonos using contemporary materials. Illustrated. Dento Kogei - Showcases the work of the artisans, still carrying on the traditions of kimono and handcraft production in Japan. The Shibori Studio of Japanese Textiles & Artworks - Custom textiles and artworks of traditional Japanese and original designs by hand on the silks, cottons, hemps and wools. Colored in beautiful natural dyes and indigo.
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