Dyed Hand Towels "Turtle and Basket"
Design: Ishikita Yumi / Dyeing: Hamamatsu Dyeing Workshop
"Turtle" (Kame) and "Basket" (Kago) are motifs used in this dyed hand towel, creating a soft and somewhat nostalgic scenery.
Based on the design by dyer Ishikita Yumi, the Hamamatsu Dyeing Workshop carefully dyes each piece one by one.
The dyeing technique unique to hand dyeing, where the color penetrates beautifully without an inner and outer side distinction, adds excellent brilliance within the subtle gradation.
It is recommended as an interior accent or as a gift.
Color: Black
Color: Black (Reverse side)
Beautifully dyed without distinction between front and back, a characteristic harmony unique to hand dyeing.
Color: Black (Enlarged)
Includes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi
Color: Green
Color: Green (Reverse side)
Beautifully dyed without distinction between front and back, a characteristic harmony unique to hand dyeing.
Color: Green (Enlarged)
Includes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi
Color: Yellow
Color: Yellow (Reverse side)
Beautifully dyed without distinction between front and back, a characteristic harmony unique to hand dyeing.
Color: Yellow (Enlarged)
Includes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi
Since all dyeing is done by handcraft, there are individual differences in the texture and color application of the dye.
In some cases, you may see slight color irregularities or uneven dyeing, but please consider this as part of the charm unique to hand dyeing.
【Wax Application】 Left
This process uses stencil paper to carefully apply wax resist (bouzenori) to areas where some fabric should remain undyed.
The presence of this wax prevents the dye from penetrating the fabric, making the stencil pattern clearly visible.
【Dyeing (Injection)】 Right
This process uses a tool called "Yakan" to inject dye from above and dye the fabric.
The injected dye penetrates thoroughly to the bottom of the fabric, resulting in a beautiful finish without front and back distinction.
The individual differences and slight shaking that occur are part of the charm of hand dyeing.
【Washing】 Left
After dyeing, the fabric is carefully washed with water to remove undyed dye and paste that has not adhered.
This washing causes the color to fade slightly, creating a gentle harmony.
【Drying】 Right
The washed fabric is hung high and dried naturally by wind and light.
The gentle fluttering appearance is one of the beautiful sceneries unique to hand dyeing.
【Specifications】
Material: 100% Cotton
Technique: 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. Using daily scenery and natural shapes as motifs, she creates dyed works that convey the warmth of handcraft. 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: Awarded the National Picture Prize at the 96th "National Exhibition"
Photo by Masahiro Sakabe
