愛媛県·特産品
Iyo Kasuri
With intricate and beautiful kasuri patterns that emerge in white against an indigo background, Iyo Kasuri is a textile that Ehime is proud of, counted as one of the 'Three Great Kasuri of Japan' alongside Kurume Kasuri and Bingo Kasuri. It is said that Iyo Kasuri was devised by Kana Kagaya of Imade (now Nishigishu-cho, Matsuyama City) during the Kowa era (1arg01–1804). A prominent theory suggests it was inspired by the bamboo lattice patterns of thatched roofs. During the late Meiji era, it flourished to the point of accounting for a large percentage of kasuri production nationwide. It is a laborious traditional technique where cotton threads, pre-dyed with indigo, are finished through hand-weaving. While it is not something you can eat, the simple and warm texture created by artisans weaving each thread one by one represents the very beauty of life in Ehime. Once you hold it in your hands, you will be drawn into its profound depth.
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