Dyed Hand Towel "Horse's Eye"
Design: Ishikita Yumi / Dyeing: Hamamatsu Dyeing Workshop
This is a dyed hand towel featuring a horse's eye motif, evoking a gentle and somewhat nostalgic scenery.
Based on the design by dyer Ishikita Yumi, each piece is carefully dyed one by one at the Hamamatsu Dyeing Workshop.
The dyeing adds a beautiful depth unique to hand dyeing, creating a subtle brilliance without any front or back side distinction.
It is recommended as an interior accent or as a gift.
Color: Green
Color: Green (Back Side)
A beautiful dye without front or back side distinction, a harmonious combination unique to hand dyeing.
Color: Green (Enlarged)
Includes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.
Color: Blue
Color: Blue (Back Side)
A beautiful dye without front or back side distinction, a harmonious combination unique to hand dyeing.
Color: Blue (Enlarged)
Includes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.
Color: Black
Color: Black (Back Side)
A beautiful dye without front or back side distinction, a harmonious combination unique to hand dyeing.
Color: Black (Enlarged)
Includes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.
Color: Brown
Color: Brown (Back Side)
A beautiful dye without front or back side distinction, a harmonious combination unique to hand dyeing.
Color: Brown (Enlarged)
Includes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.
All dyeing is done by hand, so there are individual differences in the thickness of the dye and the way the colors are applied.
There may be some color irregularities or uneven dyeing in parts, but this is part of the charm of hand dyeing.
[Wax Application] Left Side
Using stencil paper, wax (bouzen wax) is carefully applied to the parts where the dye should be slightly resisted.
This wax prevents the dye from penetrating the fabric, making the stencil outlines clearly visible.
[Dyeing (Resist Dyeing)] Right Side
Using a tool called "Yakan," the dye is applied from above in a process called injection dyeing.
The injected dye penetrates firmly to the underside of the fabric, resulting in a beautiful finish without front or back side distinction.
The individual irregularities and slight shaking unique to hand dyeing add to the charm of the resist dyeing.
[Washing] Left
After the dyeing is finished, the cloth is carefully washed in water, a process that removes any dye or paste that has not adhered to the fabric.
This washing causes the colors to settle and creates a soft blend of hues.
[Drying] Right
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 hand dyeing.
[Specifications]
Material: 100% silk
Technique: Hand dyeing (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Size: Approximately 90 x 36 cm
Country of origin: Japan
[About the maker]
Dyer: Yumi Ishikita
A dyer residing in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Inspired by daily scenery and nature, she creates dyed works that convey the warmth of handmade craftsmanship. She expresses traditional techniques with a modern sensibility and has received high acclaim both domestically and internationally.
・1997 Graduated from Joshibi University of Art and Design, Department of Arts and Crafts
・2012 Selected for the 86th “National Exhibition” for the first time
・2014 Received the Newcomer Award at the 88th “National Exhibition”
・2016 Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the “Japan Folk Art Museum Exhibition”
・2022 Received the National Painting Award at the 96th “National Exhibition”
Photo by Masahiro Sakabe
