Infinite Circles Tsumugi Handweave from Japan. Kimono Ikat Silk 14" x 56" Piece #123 Unique beautiful dimension and detail

beautiful dimension and detail

Sooooo drapey

the other is off-white

we're not sure if it's true silver or how this was woven in

Infinite Circles Tsumugi Handweave from Japan. Kimono Ikat Silk 14" x 56" Piece #123 Unique beautiful dimension and detailGeometric circles all created in intricate kasuri ikat weave. This tsumugi was woven from black, dark red and white silk. It's from a mountainous area of Japan called Echigo. That area is known for having a centuries old high end Tsumugi hand weaving tradition. This silk was most likely woven on a flying shuttle loom. It's tightly woven, strong, soft, smooth and a bit crisp, not drapey. No shine. The red is slightly brighter than the photos, so even