Japanese dying lesson in Shinjuku ward

I went to Japanese traditional dying craft factory, in Shinjuku ward.

The entrance gate

The crest of factory

Kamiochiai is the name of area where is lots of dying factory.
Near metropolitan of Tokyo, it's just few minutes from Shinjuku sta, you'll enjoy lesson of them.

What I did is Katazome, using some papers which were cut such like patterns finally reach to beautiful art!

The papers were dyed by fermented persimmon. Persimmon make paper strong and protect from incents.  

This is the precious paper of Edo-Komon, Popular kimono during Edo period.

These clothes, Tanmono are turned into Kimono. Using bamboos get stretch them

The craft worker is painting color.

This is what I made. Ｂｒｕｓｈｅｓ were made from dear's far.

Every year, this area hold festival.

2020, Feb 21th to 23th is the days of this festival.

You'll see many long clothes on the river.

If you are interested, please check below URL.
There is tours in English too.

www.somenokomichi.com