3 imagesHonba Kumejima Tsumugi Handwoven Silk Kimono Fabric by Nami Tanahara
着物 着尺本場久米島紬手織り棚原ナミ・機織者正絹紬/おしゃれきもの送料無料
brown mud ground, white-brown kasuriつむぎ屋
Kumejima tsumugi
Japanese name久米島紬
At Yuimaru-kan in Maja, Kumejima Tsumugi is shaped through kimono-length cloth, obi fabric, named kasuri variations, and textile experiences tied to about 300 tan a year.
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3 imagesAuthentic Kumejima Tsumugi Handwoven Plant-Dyed Silk Kimono Bolt by Teiko Momohara
反物 沖縄 単衣や袷に 本場久米島紬 手織草木染め 国認定伝統工芸士 桃原禎子 作 あすかや [商品番号t1919]
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Kumejima Tsumugi in Maja: Handwork, Kasuri, and Cloth by the Tan
Kumejima Tsumugi is centered at Yuimaru-kan, 1878-1 Maja, Kumejima Town, Okinawa. In 1977, the cooperative’s area expanded from former Nakazato Village to the whole island of Kumejima, linking the cloth to an island-wide maker community. Its main form is kimono-length cloth, with some obi fabric, and the named variations include plain cloth, stripes, checks, horizontal kasuri, vertical-horizontal kasuri, tsukesage, summer Kumejima cloth, moro-tsumugi, wider men’s cloth, and structure-weave items.
Compiled from public records and official sources; see the recognition links below. Details may change over time.
Recognition & registration
Where this product is officially registered, designated, or recognized in Japan.
Traditional craft
Designated a Traditional Craft (dentō kōgeihin) by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
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FAQ
What is Kumejima tsumugi called in Japanese?
It is written as 久米島紬 in Japanese. Search Rakuten and other Japanese sites with that spelling — the English name will not bring up the listings.
What is Kumejima tsumugi?
Kumejima Tsumugi is a handwoven textile centered at Yuimaru-kan in Maja, Kumejima Town, Okinawa, run by the Kumejima Tsumugi cooperative. Founded in 1970, the cooperative expanded from former Nakazato Village to the whole island in 1977. Its main product is kimono-length cloth, with some obi fabric also made, in variations such as plain cloth, stripes, checks, and horizontal kasuri. Annual production is about 300 tan, all made by hand.
What makes Kumejima tsumugi distinct, and why is it a Okinawa specialty?
Yuimaru-kan, the base for Kumejima Tsumugi, is located at 1878-1 Maja, Kumejima Town, Okinawa. The Kumejima Tsumugi cooperative's area covered only former Nakazato Village from 1970 until it expanded island-wide in 1977. Kumejima Tsumugi variations also include vertical-horizontal kasuri, tsukesage, summer Kumejima cloth (natsu-Kumejima), moro-tsumugi, wider men's cloth, and structure-weave items. The cooperative handles shared sales and shared purchasing of raw materials and equipment so weavers can focus on production.
How is Kumejima tsumugi used or eaten?
Kumejima Tsumugi kimono-length cloth is used for kimono, and some of the cloth is made into obi. Yuimaru-kan offers observation as well as dyeing and weaving experiences for visitors. Yuimaru-kan's collection lists contemporary items such as denim workpants, rib socks, and the KUMEJIMA BLACK DRESS.
How do you wash and care for Kumejima tsumugi?
Naturally dyed textiles shed some colour on first wash. Hand-wash separately with a neutral detergent, avoid long soaking and bleach, and dry in the shade to prevent fading. Silk, ramie, and traditionally dyed pieces often need professional cleaning — the care label on the listing takes precedence.
Is Kumejima tsumugi a good gift or something to take home?
Most options are shelf-stable, boxed, and travel well, so they suit gifting or bringing home. Confirm the final storage and delivery terms on the Rakuten listing.
Where can I buy Kumejima tsumugi?
On Rakuten: the shops listed here right now are つむぎ屋, あすかや. We don't sell directly; purchase, payment, stock, and delivery are all handled on the Rakuten product page.