Dyed Hand Towel "Wood Fruits and Birds"
Design: Yumi Ishikita / Dyeing: Hamamatsu Dyeing Workshop
This is a dyed hand towel featuring motifs of wood fruits and birds, evoking a gentle and somewhat nostalgic scenery.
Based on the design by dyer Yumi Ishikita, each piece is carefully dyed by the Hamamatsu dyeing workshop.
The dyeing adds beautiful layers and depth without a back surface, enhancing the subtle charm of the piece.
Recommended as an interior accent or as a gift.
Colors: Blue, Green, Red
Colors: Blue, Green, Red (Back side)
A beautiful dye without a back side, creating a unique blend typical of hand dyeing.
Colors: Blue, Green, Red (Enlarged)
Features the logo of dyer Yumi Ishikita
Because all dyeing is done by hand, there are individual differences in dye penetration and color application.
Some color irregularities or uneven dyeing may be visible in places, but this is part of the unique charm of hand dyeing, so we hope you will appreciate it.
[Wax Application] Left Side
Using stencil paper, wax (boisenori) is carefully applied to areas where you want to leave some fabric uncolored.
The presence of this wax prevents the dye from penetrating the fabric, allowing the stencil outlines to stand out clearly.
[Dyeing (Hand Dyeing)] Right Side
Using a tool called "Yakan," dye is poured from above in a controlled process.
The dyed color penetrates deeply into the fabric, creating a beautiful finish without a back side.
The individual variations and slight smudges are part of the charm of hand dyeing.
[Washing] Left Side
The dyed cloth is carefully washed in water to remove excess dye and paste without damaging the fabric.
This washing process causes some color to fade gently, creating a soft and harmonious blend.
[Drying] Right Side
After washing, the cloth is hung high and dried naturally with wind and sunlight.
The gently fluttering appearance in the breeze is one of the beautiful scenes unique to hand dyeing.
[Details]
Material: 100% cotton
Technique: Hand dyeing (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Size: Width 90 × Height 36 cm
Country of origin: Japan
[About the Artisan]
Dyer Yumi Ishikita (Ishikita Yumi)
A dyer based in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. She creates dyed works that express daily scenery and natural forms as motifs with the warmth of handcrafting. She expresses traditional techniques with a modern sensibility and has earned high praise both domestically and internationally.
・1997 Graduated from Joshibi University of Art and Design, Department of Industrial Design
・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 Citizens' Art Exhibition
・2022 Received the National Award at the 96th Kuroten Exhibition
Photo by Masahiro Sakabe
