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Artistic techniques of dyeing our white silk fabric

The dyeing process of kimono has various kinds of artistic techniques of dyeing our white silk fabrics like momentary scene of colors are naturally spreads to the white.

The dyeing of white textile woven with white raw silk threads is called “Ato-Some” (post-dyeing). Indeed one color dyeing has the beauty of single color itself, but there are also many other methods of expression as post-dyeing artisans. The “Hikizome” technique creates naturally tint gradations, the “Shiborizome” means tie-dyeing skill that vary depending on tie ways, and the “Suminagashi” depicts the design itself as a phenomenon floating on water. By applying these artisan techniques, we can create an interior decoration to make your space unique and special with Japanese traditional craftmanship.

Artisan techniques

Brush dyeing

This is a technique in which dye is applied with a brush. In addition to dyeing the entire fabric with a single color, a smooth and beautiful gradation of color tint can be created by the delicate touch of the brush. The brush-dyeing technique was developed especially for Japanese Kimono.

Tie-dyeing

This dyeing technique is to tie a portion of fabric with cord or threads and to make

areas where the dye soaks in and areas where it does not soak in. There are various methods and shapes of applying pressure by binding with thread or sewing. Tie-dyeing originated in India and was introduced to Japan, where many techniques were created around the Nara period (710-794).

Floating dye technique

This is a very unique technique of drawing patterns on the surface of water with dyes and copying them onto fabric. A circle can be expanded by dropping dye on the surface of the water and layering another layer of dye on top of it, or lines can be drawn by sending wind to move the dye. Originally, this technique used Sumi ink, but by using dye colors to create a variety of drawing expressions.

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※Notes on dyeing works

Our proposal design is basically drawn by CG with small samples. However each piece of dyeing techniques proceeded by hand. Then please kindly be informed that the dyeing works cannot be exactly the same as the proposal images. And please note that the textile of natural silk fiber may slightly stretch or shrink depending on the environment.

First, please inform us the size and dimension, then select our silk fabric suitable for your order.

※Our white silk fabric and the one with white silk embroidery thread is available.

We have 3 types of dyeing techniques.

 We create the amazing beauty of color tint and color gradation by brush dyeing technique.

 White silk fabric is available. The one with white silk embroidery can be suitable.

Recommended Fabrics : All 

 Uneven and random expressions using contingencies such as dye staining are possible.
Geometric expression is also possible.

 Recommended fabrics: Kasumi-ginu,  Chiffon

 It is also possible to express lines that sway, water surfaces, and patterns such as peacock feathers.

 A similar technique is the Western marbling. Therefore, this technique is suitable for both Japanese and Western styles, depending on how it is presented.

 Recommended fabrics: Kasumi-ginu,  Chiffon

If you would like to order Gold-decoration in addition to dyeing, please order separately.

When a design proposal has been decided, we will provide a estimate.

We will also inform you of the approximate processing time for the design.

Usually, the dyeing process takes about 3 weeks. Please check with us each time.

Once we have received your signature on the order form, we will begin production according to your design image.

For large items such as Silk Glass and Silk Shoji , we will send them directly from the factory to the designated destination.

If you purchase fabric only, we will send it from our head office in Kyoto.

Please refer to each product page or FAQ for more information.

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