About Hitoyoshi Kuma Tsumugi
Hitoyoshi Kuma tsumugi is a hand-woven silk tsumugi produced in the Hitoyoshi and Kuma regions of Kumamoto Prefecture, born from the sericulture culture nurtured in the basin along the Kuma River. Characterized by a subdued coloring from distinctive mud dyeing and plant dyeing, and a rustic texture from hand-spun thread, it is nationally known as a premium tsumugi alongside Oshima tsumugi and Honba Yuki tsumugi. The pure water and climate provided by the rich natural environment of the Kuma Basin have supported high-quality silk thread production and intricate hand-weaving techniques. Workshops in the Hitoyoshi and Kuma region continue to hand-weave each bolt with care today.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
Materials
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 人吉球磨紬工房（産地にご確認ください）