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.

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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.9 " Omi Jofu " | Shiga

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

    • The Masterpiece of BeautyInterview

    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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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.11 "Hon-shiozawa & Shiozawa-tsumugi " | Niigata

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

  5. 京都の型友禅の吉江染工場の代表
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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.7 “Kyo Yuzen (Stencil-Dyed Yuzen)” | Kyoto

    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.

    • InterviewYonezawa-ori Special Feature

    Exploring the Allure of Yonezawa Textiles Vol.4 “Osazono” | Yamagata

    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.

    • InterviewYonezawa-ori Special Feature

    Exploring the Allure of Yonezawa-ori Vol.3 “Konken Orimono”

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

    • The Masterpiece of BeautyInterview

    The Masterpiece of Beauty Vol.3 "Itoko" | Kyoto

    Exploring Itokoi’s refined aesthetics through pristine white silk woven from Matsuoka Hime, a pure domestic cocoon.

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    Exploring Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.6 “Yonezawa Ori” | Yamagata

    Though called “Yonezawa-ori” each mill has its own charm. This feature highlights 4 studios and their unique dyeing and weaving styles.

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