It is a name tag made using traditional technique "Katazome" dyeing on cloth.
Since it is handmade by all craftsmen, each piece has its own personality, even if it is the same stencil.
The pattern edges may be blurred, or the way of dyeing may differ.
This "unevenness" brings out expressions and warmth that cannot be created digitally.
*Because the way the stencil comes out changes depending on the cutting place, the position of the stencil cannot be selected. We appreciate your understanding.
The charm of name tags
Speaking of name tags, the mainstream is simple laser-made ones without a background.
However, this name tag leaves a strong impression at first glance.
The moment you are praised with "It's a wonderful name tag," you will surely visit us.
Easy to use
Because there are pockets on the left and right when opened, it is possible to separate your own and the other person's name tags, or carry two types of name tags freely.
Not only as name tags, but also as card holders to organize point cards, they are also active.
Putting thoughts into each one
Making name tags uses "Yotsume dyeing stencil."
In our dye workshop, we apply patterns to the cloth using the traditional Japanese techniques of "Katazome" and "Tsubozome," and produce products such as name tags using the cloth as raw material.
It starts with creating stencil paper on original drawings.
The stencil paper is placed on the cloth, and a paste made from rice flour or glue is applied.
The parts where the paste is applied do not get dyed, becoming the white parts of the pattern.
The paste is placed with a free hand like drawing a raw cream.
The parts where the paste is applied remain white, same as Katazome, but the big feature of Tsubozome is that it allows free expression unlike hand painting.
Regardless of which technique is used, the subsequent processes are the same.
After the paste dries, dye is applied with a brush.
If it is a single color, it finishes in one go, but if multiple colors are layered, it is like painting a picture, dyeing one color at a time.
Finally, when the paste is washed off with water, the pattern floats up clearly, and it is complete when dried.
In this way, by going through a long process, one piece of cloth is completed, and the shape changes into a name tag.
The stencil that can only be found here
All stencils for "Yotsume dyeing stencil" are original.
Therefore, this design can only be found here.
A small canvas of name tags is widely spread with patterns combining circles like rice grains, triangles, lines, dots...
Since the impression changes depending on how the cloth is taken, even the same stencil enjoys expressions full of individuality for each product.
[Product Specifications]
Size: Length 11cm (4.33in) × Width 7.5cm (2.95in)
Material: Outer lining 100% linen / Inner side 100% cotton fabric
[Handling Precautions]
Since each piece is handmade, there may be slight errors in size.
Because the way the stencil appears changes depending on the cutting place, the expression may differ for each product.
If you enjoy the individuality of each piece, we would be happy.
Please note that the position of the stencil cannot be selected. We appreciate your understanding.
