Silk Tsumugi (Pongee, Dupioni) Full Bolt Japanese Kimono Fabric

Silk Tsumugi (Pongee, Dupioni) Full Bolt Japanese Kimono Fabric

$75.00

Approx 14” by 11-12 Yards long. Medium blue with beige strip is highlighted with black cross threads. A substantial, slightly textured fabric. Tsumugi (pongee, dupioni)  “tsu moo gee”Tsumugi kimonos are worn in Japan for casual visiting, informal events, classes and the like. The are prized for their patterning which is woven in, rather than dyed afterwards. Tsumugi fabric can be nubby and uneven in texture, appearing quite rustic due to the uneven thread widths. It often has the appearance of cotton, but usually feels softer, as it is often a blend of silk with cotton. Because the short threads are joined together so often, tsumugi fabric is time consuming to make.


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