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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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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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