Friday 12 October 2012

Kasuri First Try and Silk Mystery Solved

Imai san gave warp kasuri a try. (And me as well. Hardly qualified to teach kasuri I was winging it too.) There were a few problems but it turned out fine. She tried a few weft kasuri additions. Not perfect by far. But now she has an idea of what is involved in weaving warp and weft kasuri. Hmmm. Kasuri is a tough nut to crack.  It is very difficult to get it just right. Design wise and technically. Having woven a few pieces, the artistic and skill levels involved in determining the value of kasuri become clear.


Justin wanted to solve one of the mysteries of life while in Japan. How to get the silk off the cocoon into floss and reeled thread. Here he is in the kitchen reeling happily away. 

8 comments:

  1. kasuri is both techinique and patience!

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  2. kasuri is what I studied for 6 months at Kawashima. I think you have to do nothing but for a lifetime. Just the resist tying takes endless patience.Imai-san did a great job for a first time.

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  3. Thanks Jean. I was thinking of you as she wove it on that wonky loom you helped me manage. She is really proud of it. The weave itself was tight and even.

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  4. Justin is avery lucky boy!! I'm so jealous!

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  5. We are lucky to have him here. So helpful and full of energy!

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  6. it looks like the liveliness in your household is producing excitement, good work, and happiness.

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