Monthly Archives: June 2011

Traditional Techniques: 絡み織り Karamiori

Posted on June 27, 2011 by John Marshall

Karamiori (絡織り•搦み織り) Karamiori (絡織り•搦み織り), the tangling of threads to create nets and gauze-like fabrics, is a very old and highly respected form of textile production. Believed to have first been introduced to Japan from the mainland during the Nara Period … Continue reading →

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Textile of the Week: Karamiori (絡み織り) 201109-201113

Posted on June 27, 2011 by John Marshall

Textile of the Week: Karamiori (絡み織り): Sha ( 紗) 201109 As discussed in the leno section of this blog, sha is the most basic form of karamiori–which isn’t to say it isn’t something quite delightful. Sample 201109-Double Weave Sha $14 … Continue reading →

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John’s Art-Pick of the Week: Gossamer Textiles

Posted on June 27, 2011 by John Marshall

I’ve always been fascinated by the play of light and pattern through layers of silk. The gossamer weaves allow me to experiment with how patterns play off one another, how light is transmitted through layers, and how fabrics can appear … Continue reading →

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Treasures from John’s Collection: 絡み織り Karamiori

Posted on June 27, 2011 by John Marshall

RA: I have many favorites in my collection, most are deliberately sought after, but this particular michiyuki I came upon quite by accident. It is the only true Japanese ra-weave piece I have been able to acquire. The very first … Continue reading →

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