Interview

This archive gathers all feature interviews from Kimono-en. Explore “Traditional Craftsmanship,” where artisans preserve Japan’s dyeing and weaving traditions; “The House of Heritage,” highlighting long-established kimono boutiques; and “The Masterpiece of Beauty,” showcasing weaving houses and makers creating exquisite works with timeless techniques.

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    • InterviewOshima-tsumugi Special Feature

    Oshima-tsumugi Special Feature | Kanai Kogei

    Kazuto Kanai of Kanai Kougei preserves Amami’s traditional mud-dyeing, rooted in nature’s wisdom.

    • Traditional CraftsmanshipInterview

    Hon-Shiozawa and Shiozawa Tsumugi: Crepe Texture and Ikat from Echigo | Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.11

    Woven in snowy Niigata, Honshiozawa and Shiozawa Tsumugi are evolving under Mr. Hosaka’s global vision.

    • Traditional CraftsmanshipInterviewOshima-tsumugi Special Feature

    Oshima Tsumugi: Mud Dyeing and Ikat Woven into the Beauty of Amami | Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.10

    Oshima-tsumugi—world-renowned textile. Tradition bearers and innovators share their stories.

    • InterviewThe Masterpiece of Beauty

    The Masterpiece of Beauty Vol.5 "Nariken" | Kyoto

    We visited Nariken, a beloved Kyoto dyeing house, to explore Kentaro Watanabe’s creative vision.

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    Omi Jofu: Wearing the Breeze in a Summer Textile from Shiga | Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.9

    Omi-jofu, a 600-year-old hemp textile from Shiga, is treasured for its cool elegance and now rare, entirely handwoven craft.

    • Traditional CraftsmanshipInterview

    Wana Velvet: A Textile of Light, Shadow, and Sculpted Texture from Shiga | Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.8

    Wana velvet blends patterned and velvet weaving—discover the artistry led by skilled women at Taketsune.

  7. 京都の型友禅の吉江染工場の代表
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    Kata Yuzen: Patterned Beauty Dyed in Kyoto | Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.7

    Kata-Yuzen can require hundreds of stencils for a single kimono. We visited Yoshie Dyeing Studio, a frequent award-winner, to explore its unique appeal.

    • Traditional CraftsmanshipInterviewYonezawa-ori Special Feature

    Osaen: The Shifting Colours of Yonezawa Ori through Benidorozome and Yuragi Weaving | Yonezawa Ori Special Feature

    Saoen’s “Yuragi-ori,” with its unique gradation, reflects the artistry of Mr. Soichi Inomata.

    • The Masterpiece of BeautyInterview

    The Masterpiece of Beauty Vol.4 “Shinryusha” | Kyoto

    Shinryusha carries on the legacy of Nishijin Omeshi, blending tradition and modern beauty.

    • Yonezawa-ori Special FeatureTraditional CraftsmanshipInterview

    Konken Orimono: Yonezawa Obi Woven with a Deep Respect for Textile Structure | Yonezawa Ori Special Feature

    Konken Weaving House, with 160 years in Yonezawa, is famed for obi crafted by Mr. Tetsuo Kondo.

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