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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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