1st Edition
Japanese Ikat Weaving The Techniques of Kasuri
Preface and Acknowledgements Part I: Introduction to Kasuri 1. Kasuri and ikat 2. Japanese kasuri Part II: Classification of Kasuri 1. By the direction in which the tide- dyed yarn is applied 2. By color 3. By technique 4. By place of production 5. By design Part III: Uses of Kasuri Material 1. Kimono 2. Futon 3. Other uses Part IV: Weft Kasuri 1. The basic technique 2. Making patterns for weft kasuri 3. Picture kasuri Part V: Warp Kasuri 1. The basic technique 2. Method for winding a warp on single handed 3. Making patterns for warp kasuri Part VI: Indigo 1. Indigofera Anil L 2. Indigo in Japan 3. The preparation of natural indigo by the old method 4. Dyeing of cotton with synthetic indigo 5. Dyeing of wool with synthetic indigo Bibliography Index
Biography
Jun Tomita and Noriko Tomita
