Ikat-woven cotton, is known in Japan as kasuri.
Precisely planned, the threads are pre-dyed so the patterns are expressed during the weaving process.
Warp threads, weft threads, or both threads can be dyed to create the distinctive blurred edges found in ikat-woven textiles.
The country of Japan has registered kasuri cottons as Intangible Cultural Heritage, defined by the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties enacted in 1950, to preserve skills and arts with high historical value.
