Nambu Akane Shibori Cotton Fabric, Set of 2 | Soshido Deadstock

Warm red-orange cotton, pale diamond motifs and softly blurred shibori edges. This two-piece set of Nambu Akane fabric brings the expressive character of Japanese textiles to your next project.

Use it to make a noren doorway curtain, cushion covers or a wall hanging. Showcase the large motifs or select a favourite section for a smaller piece. Sold as fabric for making, rather than finished home furnishings.

Details

• Contents: two pieces of fabric, sold as one set
• Material: cotton
• Measurements per piece: 128 × 62 cm (approximately 50.4 × 24.4 in)
• Colour and pattern: warm red-orange with diamond-shaped shibori motifs
• Original label identifies Iwate, Nambu Akane and Soshido
• Condition: deadstock — unused fabric from long-term storage

Condition

Some fading and discolouration are present. The fabric retains a pleasing texture and is in good overall condition. There is one faint stain near an edge, along with storage creases. Please review the overall views, close-ups and photograph of the marked area.

About Akane dyeing

Akane is a traditional Japanese dyeing method using colour extracted from madder roots. In the Nambu region, it has been passed down alongside purple shikon dyeing. Shibori uses binding and other resist techniques to vary how dye reaches the cloth, creating patterns with softly defined edges and subtle variations.

This fabric retains a Soshido label. Discover the history and processes of the workshop in Morioka, Iwate, which continues this textile tradition.
Soshido: dyeing history (Japanese) · Dyeing process (Japanese)