kakishibu persimmon dyed organic cotton fabric

$8.75



This listing is for a skinny quarter (9 inches or 22.9 cm), fat quarter (18 inches x 20.5 inches or 45.7cm x 52 cm), 1/2 yard (18 inches or 45.7cm) or 1 yard (36 inches 91.4 cm) of fabric. Please select the length you wish to order using the drop down box. There are multiple yards available. You will receive the entire yardage as one complete length.

This 100% organic cotton fabric was imported from Japan. It was dyed with kakishibu (persimmon tannin). This imparts a beautiful brown-tan color on the cotton. It has a lovely organic hue that will darken with age and use. It was dyed in such a way as to give it an uneven, crinkly look and this gives it a wonderful texture.

The kaki-Shibu dye also acts as an insect deterrent and prevents mold. Fishing nets and stencil paper are also often dyed with kakishibu due to these reasons.

The color of kakishibu dyed items will gradually change due to exposure to ultra-violet rays, oxidation, temperature and humidity, therefore the color will vary throughout the trim itself and over time it will change.

The cotton has a slightly open weave and almost a "leathery" like texture. It is a light weight canvas and it has a stiff drape due to the kakishibu.

The fabric would be suitable for home decor items, apparel, quilting, "boro" pouches and accessories. It would be perfect for sashiko projects or for patching/mending patches.

The last photo shows the color most accurately. Crayola brand crayons are shown for a color comparison.

Fabric specifics:

-Fabric is 41 inches (104 cm) wide.

- light to medium weight, crisp drape and little to no sheen

-100% organic cotton

-True kakishbu (persimmon tannin dyed)

-Wonderful, crinkly texture with slightly open weave

-little to no stretch from selvage to selvage

-small amount of lengthwise stretch.

*I am always willing to provide more information or pictures regarding my fabrics or using/sewing these fabrics. Please do not hesitate to send me a convo if you have any questions.*

Please note that if you order a large number of yards that the shipping weight may be overestimated. I always refund shipping charge overages of $1.00 USD or more.

I believe that the pictures show a good representation of the fabric colors however, please remember that colors may look different on your monitor.

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    Reviews (9)

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    I shared this rustic piece of fabric with my bookclub after reading about it being used for clothing in “The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See. Will incorporate it in a bag.


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    Lightweight with gorgeous color - will update review after using in current project. Very reasonably priced.



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