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DiaporamaNishijin-gasuri, Kasai Ikuko
Nishijin-ori is a characteristic Japanese woven fabric, made in Kyoto. There are 12 different types: this one, using pre-dyed yarn, is called “Nishijin-gasuri”.Although textiles woven with pre-dyed yarn (kasuri-ori) are produced all around Japan, Nishijin-gasuri stands out for its colourfully dyed silk yarn. In its heyday in the 1930s there were about 300 specialist making Nishijin-gasuri. Now there are only seven. With only one of them aged below 50, and the remaining six quite elderly, the lack of younger artisans to continue the tradition is a concern. Efforts are now focused on new ideas that will enable us not only to protect the tradition, but to broaden the use of Nishijin-gasuri fabric into the future.
ikuko kasai (1968 –)
Explore ikuko kasai's intricate Nishijin-gasuri textile art – a captivating blend of Japanese tradition & modern design. Discover her unique artistic vision.
About this artwork
- Title: Nishijin-gasuri, Kasai Ikuko
- Artist: ikuko kasai
- Year: 2018
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Color hue: Green Spectrum
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