Infinite Circles Tsumugi Handweave from Japan. Kimono Ikat Silk 14" x 56" Piece #123 Unique crinkled more and closed up

crinkled more and closed up from 14" to 13" in width

Sooooo drapey

Dark indigo navy color

The stripes run with the selvedges through the length

Infinite Circles Tsumugi Handweave from Japan. Kimono Ikat Silk 14" x 56" Piece #123 Unique crinkled more and closed upGeometric circles all created in intricate kasuri ikat weave. This tsumugi was woven from black, dark red and white silk. It's from a mountainous area of Japan called Echigo. That area is known for having a centuries old high end Tsumugi hand weaving tradition. This silk was most likely woven on a flying shuttle loom. It's tightly woven, strong, soft, smooth and a bit crisp, not drapey. No shine. The red is slightly brighter than the photos, so even