Japanese dyeing and weaving crafts are richly infused with tradition and aesthetic sensibility. Their motifs and techniques were shaped by influences from abroad yet developed uniquely within Japan’s climate and culture. In the Asuka and Nara periods, exchanges with the Sui and Tang dynasties introduced new methods; in the Muromachi and Momoyama periods, influences arrived from Ming China and the Nanban trade; and in the Meiji era, techniques from Europe were adopted. Interwoven with daily life and passed down through generations, these crafts embody a history of artistry and innovation. This encyclopedia introduces their enduring beauty and significance.
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