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Toyo sarasa kusaki-zome
This is a dyeing process in the tradition of Asian batik (sarasa) involving the use of paste resist. The complete length of the fabric is dyed in a solid colour before a multi-coloured design is applied, using paste-resist at each stage. Green, indigo and crimson are traditional colours and natural dyes are used for high-quality, hand-made lengths of fabric. In modern times, similar patterns are machine-printed on various kinds of furnishing and dress fabrics, scarves and other personal accessories.