Traditional Craftsmanship

Interviews with master artisans from across Japan who carry on the legacy of traditional kimono dyeing and weaving. Discover the history, beauty, and future of each craft.

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    • Traditional CraftsmanshipInterviewYonezawa-ori Special Feature

    Sashime Orimono: Finely Woven Yonezawa Textiles in Ultra-Fine Silk | Yonezawa Ori Special Feature

    Sashime Orimono uses jacquard looms to create elegant kimono, obi, and coats of comfort.

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    Nitta: Expanding the Possibilities of Benibana Dyeing in Yonezawa | Yonezawa Ori Special Feature

    Nitta revives safflower dyeing, producing exquisite hues with inherited integrated craftsmanship.

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    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.

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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.

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    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.

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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.

    • Traditional CraftsmanshipInterviewYonezawa-ori Special Feature

    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.

    • Traditional CraftsmanshipInterviewYonezawa-ori Special Feature

    Yonezawa Ori: A World of Woven Expression from Snow Country | Traditional Craftsmanship Vol.6

    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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