Tag Archives: 金襴

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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Textile of the Week: Kinran 金襴 201104

Posted on April 28, 2011 by John Marshall

Kinran is one of the many specialty fabrics woven in the Nishijin District of Kyoto. This particular yardage was never used and came to me as a full, pristine bolt. The beginning of the bolt has a section woven into … Continue reading →

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Treasures from John’s Collection: Momotarou

Posted on April 22, 2011 by John Marshall

Momotarou has always been one of my favorite folk tales. And part of the fun of collecting any item is becoming familiar with all of the details associated with it and observing how well the artist has interpreted the theme. … Continue reading →

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