【Free Shipping】Authentic Amami Oshima Tsumugi Silk Fabric /　Mud Dyeing 12m

【Overview】
This is a premium, unstitched fabric bolt (Tanmono) of Authentic Amami Oshima Tsumugi, one of Japan's most prestigious and highly-coveted traditional handwoven silks.

Crafted in the tropical Amami Oshima islands, this textile is world-renowned for its incredibly complex weaving process and unique natural dyeing method. It comes with the official certificate of authenticity (Shoshi) issued by the local craft guild.

✨ 100% Premium Silk (Shoken)
Lightweight, breathable, and exceptionally durable. It features a unique, crisp rustling sound known as "Kinu-nari" (silk crying) when the fabric moves, which is a hallmark of genuine Oshima Tsumugi.

🌿 Ancient Natural Mud-Dyeing (Teichigi & Mud Dye)
The deep, glossy black-brown base is achieved through a meticulous process called Kodai Senshoku Jun-Mudazome. Craftsmen dye the silk threads dozens of times using natural dyes from the Teichigi (shrub) and mineral-rich iron mud. This creates a rich luster that chemical dyes can never replicate.

🐍 The Legendary "Tatsugo" Pattern
The most iconic and classic geometric design of Amami Oshima. Inspired by the island's nature, it abstractly depicts the back scales of the native Habu viper and the leaves of the Cycad tree. The striking red accents embedded in the black geometric lattice offer a timeless, modern artistic aesthetic.

-Custom high-fashion tailoring (luxury evening dresses, jackets, and coats)
-Premium interior decor (tapestries, luxury table runners, cushion covers)
-One-of-a-kind wearable art and artisanal bags

-Material: 100% Genuine Silk (正絹 / Shoken)
-Dye Method: Ancient Mud-Dyeing (古代染色純泥染)
-Pattern: Tatsugo Pattern (龍郷柄)
-Dimensions: Width approx. 37 cm (14.5 inches) × Length approx. 12 meters (13 yards)
-Condition: Brand New, Unstitched Bolt (未仕立て)
-Inclusions: Authentic craft guild certificate labels attached