This yardage was made by hand in Yunnan, China using the same traditional, labor-intensive technique. It duplicates a traditional Japanese design.
Most often produced in natural indigo and white, Japanese shibori fabrics - traditionally used for kimonos, yukatas, and household items - were almost always woven in widths of approximately 14". These narrow panels would then have to be sewn together to construct a kimono or another item. thus limiting how the fabrics could be used.
In contrast, this yardage is a full 42/44" wide. It's ideal for all your projects: garments, home dec, pillow covers, quilting, art to wear, you name it. This is a very high-quality broadcloth with a beautiful drape. For example, we have bathrobes and a duvet cover made out of this fabric and it drapes, washes, and wears beautifully, with next-to-no wrinkling.The close-up photo is the most accurate color representation. (Please keep in mind that monitors vary.)
Washing instructions: Pre-wash cold then tumble dry low before sewing to remove excess indigo. As with any dark colored, natural-dye fabric of this type, we recommend that you wash it separately in cold water the first few times.
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