Kurume kasuri(久留米絣) is a type of kasuri produced in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and the surrounding area of the former Kurume domain. It is a cotton fabric that is mainly dyed with indigo. The weaving process uses indigo-dyed and white-dyed yarn (kasuri yarn) to create the pattern. The Kurume kasuri technique was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Asset in 1956. It is said to have been invented and started around 1800 by a girl named Inoue Den(井上伝), who was about 12 years old at the time. From the late Edo period onward, cotton kimonos became the clothing of the common people, and the beautiful kasuri was the daily wear of people who colored their everyday lives. The pattern is called Bunjin kasuri(文人絣)and has been used by many people for many years. Bunjin" means writers, and it came to be called this way because it was favored and used by writers. Size: Width, including sleeves: 132cm Length: 136cm Condition: There is a stain on the lining. Other than that, it is excellent condition. Please see pictures detail. NOTICE ・The lot will be carefully packaged and we may use recycled packages to reduce the environment and the cost as much as possible. ・Duties, taxes, VAT and any other import charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. It is the recipients' responsibility for all the duties and taxes/fees. ・Sometimes customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. We appreciate your understanding.