Reclaimed antique shusu silk fukuru obi front

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Reclaimed antique shusu silk fukuru obi front

A reclaimed piece of fabric that was the front face of a shusu silk fukuru obi, in a lovely blue violet colour wit white designs woven in. It is 36 cm wide and 400 cm long, and has the most amazing, silky, touchable feel.. the sheen is breathtaking. This is a superbly supple and rich fabric.

The shipping weight is 320 grams, and it is in used excellent condition.

This would be superb for making bags, wallets, or cushions, or even small upholstery projects.

• Fukuro: A type of Obi (also means a bag). Fukuro means double-fold or bag. The Fukuro obi is a slightly less formal style than the Maru obi. The Fukuro obi was created in the late 1920s. TheFukuro obi is made with a fine brocade or tapestry, which is often rokutsu, which means only patterned along 60% of its length on one side. The back of the Fukuro obi may be lined with a plain silk or brocade, making it less expensive and less bulky to wear than the Maru obi. Even though the Fukuro obi is not as quite formal as the Maru obi, the Fukuro obi can be used for formal occasions. The length and width of the Fukuro obi is the same as the maru obi. Thus,Fukuro obi can hardly be distinguished from Maru obi when tied over the kimono.  A Hon fukuroobi is usually worn with a high class kimono. One side is patterned like a regular Fukuro obi, but the fabric of both sides is connected. They are woven as roll of fabric, like a pillowcase, without seams.  A Hon Fukuro obi  cannot be unstitched.  Hon Fukuro obi are considered to be high quality.

Over 500 years ago, a silk weaver from the imperial town of Kyoto introduced a new technique for weaving silk. The fabric he created was the smoothest, most delicate ever seen, with resplendence, shine and fluidity. The new art of weaving was called Japanese Shusu. Traditionally Shusu silk was used exclusively for ceremonial kimonos for noble patrons.

Shusu is a traditional Japanese weaving technique, that results in an exceptionally smooth and shiny type of silk: Shusu silk (a.k.a. satin silk).

Floating-weft or floating-warp satin (shusu) is often used for silk garment fabrics in which the main decorative elements will be applied by embroidery.