Kesi (simplified Chinese: 缂ä¸; traditional Chinese: 緙絲; pinyin: kèsÄ«; K'o-ssu in Wade-Giles) is a technique in Chinese silk tapestry, admired for its lightness and clarity of pattern. It is a tapestry weave. The density of knots is typically very high. Initially used for small pieces, often with animal, bird and flower decoration, or dragons for imperial clothing, under the Ming dynasty it was used to copy paintings.
"K'o-ssu" means "cut silk", as the technique uses short lengths of weft thread that are tucked into the textile. Only the weft threads are visible in the finished fabric. Unlike continuous weft brocade, in k'o-ssu each colour area was woven from a separate bobbin, making the style both technically demanding and time-consuming.
K'o-ssu first appeared during the Tang Dynasty (618–907), and became popular in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279), reaching its height during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). The style continued to be popular until the early 20th century, and the end of the Qing Dynasty in 1911–12.
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"K'o-ssu" means "cut silk", as the technique uses short lengths of weft thread that are tucked into the textile. Only the weft threads are visible in the finished fabric. Unlike continuous weft brocade, in k'o-ssu each colour area was woven from a separate bobbin, making the style both technically demanding and time-consuming.
K'o-ssu first appeared during the Tang Dynasty (618–907), and became popular in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279), reaching its height during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). The style continued to be popular until the early 20th century, and the end of the Qing Dynasty in 1911–12.
Handicraft: Handmade by the best traditional craftsman
Delivery: 1-17 days FREE worldwide shipping
Size: diameter 24 cm
Materials: Silk and Black Bamboo
