茨城県·工芸品
Yuki Tsumugi
Lightweight and warm. This is what everyone says when they slip into the silk fabric known as Yuki Tsumugi. From creating hand-spun silk floss from cocoons to 'itotsumugi' (spinning thread), 'kasuri-kukuri' (tie-dyeing patterns), and weaving on primitive looms called 'jiki'—the entire process is done by hand. The techniques used with these looms have been passed down unchanged for over a thousand years. It was designated as a National Important Intangible Cultural Property in 1956 and registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010. Weaving a single bolt of cloth requires an almost unimaginable amount of effort and time. This accumulation of labor produces a supple and warm texture. One day, I hope to feel the warmth of this highest-quality silk against my skin.
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