Yuzen (making kimono fabric)

[ericpmoss]

This is at the other end of the manliness spectrum from Viking sword-making, but pretty cool:

Japanese process of Yuzen: Hand dyeing material for Kimonos. [VIDEO]

[Too Tall]

Fantastic link. Thanks. Mom used to make Chuppas ( Chuppah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ) used in Jewish weddings. Her's shared some techniques and infinitely less complicated. Patience runs in the family ;)
Have you seen the silk weavings created using notched fingernails are equally intricate and esoteric. I think this is a dying or lost tradition. If you are interested in these things there is an odd museum in Washington DC "The Textile Museum" :: Textile Museum :: and you'll find some of this there. Also, the Smithsonian at their Freer Gallery is a must see.
Dang you made me blather on yah know? ha!

[mnoble485]

Damn. 10 min. lost but not wasted. I am constantly amazed by the things that pop up on a "bike" forum. Thanks guys.
This place is where I get my CEU's.


Mike

[Mike Mcdermid]

you have to admit this section certainly broadens your horizons, things you might never look up but others have come across and pointed you in such a direction

amazing craft