久留米絣の命「くくり」の坂本さん

Mr. Sakamoto, the life of Kurume Kasuri “Kukuri”

Whenever I go to Mr. Sakamoto's place, the conversation never stops.

It is a place where you can grasp the current situation of Kurume Kasuri.

The imbalance between the humorous talk and the serious face of the craftsman who occasionally shows,

Mr. Sakamoto looks good. The characteristics of various weavers are

I feel like I learned a lot from Sakamoto-san, and I was able to grow as well.

The tying machine is a half-computer,

I usually do most of my work by hand. I'm thinking.

Each time, Mr. Sakamoto, the head who works when work comes,

I think it's more like a computer.

Kurume Kasuri pattern making is born from such old-fashioned feelings and experiences.

Today, I happened to be preparing to wear a half-coat for the Hakata Gion Yamakasa.

The Kurume Kasuri halves of the Yamakasa are vertical and horizontal Kasuri patterns, so

It's an opportunity for Mr. Sakamoto to show his skills, but it's a very difficult task.

Please continue to do your best to produce good kasuri.

Kasuri is supported by a three-legged combination with a modest wife.

I look forward to working with you.

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