Red / Black Camellias Yuki Tsumugi Kimono Silk from Japan By the Yard #387 Ikat No drape or shine

No drape or shine

Thin and light

but this artisan didn't specify and it feels like pure silk

subtle faceting

Red / Black Camellias Yuki Tsumugi Kimono Silk from Japan By the Yard #387 Ikat No drape or shineFound some more! Sleek, smooth and crisp, this Yuki Tsumugi with certification label attached. Orange red, tan, white and green are all darkened a little by the extensive use of black in this ikat. This silk was woven in Yuki Prefecture which is well known for fine Tsumugi kimono Silk, designated as one of the UNESCO listed Important Intangible Cultural Properties of Japan. It's thin and a bit crisp, with a soft smooth surface. It's tightly woven, but