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Kenjo and Modified Kenjo
Woven using dyed or scoured silk yarn by a jacquard or dobby loom. Basic weaving construction is warp rib weave for Kenjo and plain weave for Modified Kenjo. Kenjo is of a geometric design of two esoteric Buddhist alter items symbolizing an ancient Indian weapon and a flower vase with stripe lines placed in between. Modified Kenjo has a modified arrangement of Kenjo design.

Explanation with RealPlayer  ------ Kenjo
(in Japanese language)

Hira Hakata
Obi woven by using dyed or scoured silk yarn. Basic weaving construction is warp rib weave. The method used for passing of weft is thrown shuttle, pulled shuttle or pushed shuttle.
Kando
Obi of vertical or lateral stripes, or plaid woven using dyed or scoured silk yarn by a jacquard or dobby loom. Basic weaving construction is modified plain weave, twill weave (Fig. 1), satin weave (Fig. 2) or modified satin weave.

Explanation with RealPlayer  ------ Kando
(in Japanese language)

So-uke
Fabric in multiple weave woven with dyed or scoured silk yarn by a jacquard. The design is formed by "uketate (raised warp)".

Explanation with RealPlayer  ------ So-uke and Multiple weave
(in Japanese language)


Fig. 1
Twill weave

Fig. 2
Satin weave

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