About Yumihama Gasuri
Yumihama gasuri is a cotton kasuri (ikat) textile produced in the Yumihama Peninsula (Sakaiminato City and Yonago City) in western Tottori Prefecture, woven on hand looms by farming women from the mid-Edo period. Characterized by rustic kasuri patterns from coarsely hand-spun thread and indigo dyeing, it is known as the representative traditional cotton kasuri production area of the San'in region. A cloth born from the rural culture of the Yumihama Peninsula nurtured in the harsh climate of the Sea of Japan, its rustic yet powerful kasuri patterns have an appeal that draws viewers. Workshops in Sakaiminato City and Yonago City continue to preserve traditional techniques and produce kimono and obi fabric 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.
- 弓浜絣工房（産地にご確認ください）