Dyed Hand Towel "Rice Grain"
Design: Ishikita Yumi / Dyeing: Hamamatsu Dyeing Workshop
This is a dyed hand towel featuring a motif of rice grains, evoking a gentle and somewhat nostalgic scenery.
Based on the design by dyer Ishikita Yumi, each piece is carefully dyed by the Hamamatsu Dyeing Workshop.
Unlike typical dyeing, the absence of a back side in the dyeing process adds a subtle brilliance to the overall appearance.
Recommended as an interior accent or as a gift item.
Color: Blue-Green
Color: Blue-Green (back side)
A beautiful dyeing without a back side, creating a unique harmony exclusive to dyed hand towels.
Color: Blue-Green (enlarged)
Includes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.
Color: Blue
Color: Blue (back side)
A beautiful dyeing without a back side, creating a unique harmony exclusive to dyed hand towels.
Color: Blue (enlarged)
Includes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.
Color: Yellow
Color: Yellow (back side)
A beautiful dyeing without a back side, creating a unique harmony exclusive to dyed hand towels.
Color: Yellow (enlarged)
Includes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.
Since all dyeing is done by hand, there are individual differences in the texture and color application of the dye.
Some color variations and uneven dyeing may be visible in parts, but these are part of the charm unique to hand-dyed items. We would be happy if you could appreciate this.
[Resist Application] Left side
Using stencil paper, the part where the pattern is to be left uncolored is carefully applied with resist paste (bouzenori) in a precise process.
By applying the resist, the dye does not penetrate the fabric, and the outline of the pattern becomes clearly visible.
[Dyeing (Resist Dyeing)] Right side
Using a tool called "Yakan," the dye is carefully poured from above in the dyeing process.
The dyed color penetrates firmly to the underside of the fabric, creating a beautiful finish without a back side.
Variations and slight shaking unique to handwork add to the charm of resist dyeing.
[Washing] Left side
After dyeing is completed, the cloth is carefully washed with water to remove excess dye and paste that did not adhere.
This washing process causes the colors to fade softly, producing a gentle harmony.
[Drying] Right side
The washed cloth is hung high and dried naturally in the wind and sunlight.
The gentle fluttering in the breeze is one of the beautiful scenes unique to dyed hand towels.
[Details]
Material: 100% cotton
Technique: Resist dyeing (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Size: Width 90 × Height 36 cm
Country of origin: Japan
[About the Maker]
Dyer Ishikita Yumi
A dyer living in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. She creates dyed works that capture the motifs of daily scenery and nature, conveying the warmth of handcraftsmanship. She expresses traditional techniques with a modern sensibility and has received high acclaim both domestically and internationally.
• Graduated in 1997 from Joshibi University of Art and Design, Department of Arts and Crafts
• 2012: First selection at the 86th National Exhibition
• 2014: Newcomer Award at the 88th National Exhibition
・2016: Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the "Japan Civic Art Museum Exhibition"
・2022: Awarded the National Painting Prize at the 96th "National Exhibition"
Photo by Masahiro Sakabe
