About Daiwabo's "Taupe" Fabric

Introducing the world of "Taupe" --
Daiwabo's unique fabric line so popular with Japanese quilters. Taupe has gained its ardent following because of its subtle use of color and innovative cloth design. Now Taupe, introduced at the Autumn 2003 Houston Quilt Market, has arrived here in the United States.

Taupe Prints
In Japan, Daiwabo is known for the antique look of its prints that is realized by delicately mingling colors. The Taupe's prints take their inspiration from nature -- with a twist. Stylized plant and leaf motifs, reinterpreted from antique designs from the 1870s to the turn of the 20th century, feature muted hues that gracefully change to blend with two or more color families. For instance, Taupe's smokey pink that lends itself to either the gray or the rose palette. It is Daiwabo's proprietary coloration technique that allows quilters to create more freely -- without being limited to a single color palette.

Taupe Yarn-Dyed Wovens
Daiwabo prides itself on the hand and texture of its Taupe yarn-dyed wovens. The delicate graduation of shades in the dyed yarn build complex and elegant hues. Daiwabo carefully selects the yarn colors to weave patterns dimensionally. Quilters enjoy using these serene designs in lieu of solid patterns, to capture the transition of color in their work. The result -- a fresh surface interest effect that cannot be duplicated with other fabric lines.