{"title":"The Arimatsu Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1608 along the Tokaido road, an important route connecting Kyoto with Edo (modern Tokyo), by Shokuro Takeda and a group of eight other villagers from a local cotton-growing region, Arimatsu quickly became known for selling tenugui to travelers. What started out as a simple, utilitarian item soon became elevated by Takeda and others' innovative new techniques for creating more complicated dye-resist patterns, and Arimatsu tenugui became sought-after \u003cem\u003eomiyage\u003c\/em\u003e for traveling daimyo. Over time, the shibori workshops of Arimatsu began dyeing fabrics for garments like \u003cem\u003eyukata\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ekimono\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as \u003cem\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e, split curtains that hang in the doorways of traditional Japanese businesses and homes. The Takeda family, led by 14th-generation master Takeda Kahei, continues to produce shibori fabric in their home workshop. They had been joined throughout the Edo period by other textile-producing families, including the Hattori clan who founded the business now known as Igetaya in 1780.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yubiwa-indigo-noren","title":"Yubiwa Indigo Noren","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntricately hand-knotted in a simple motif of interlocking rings, and then dyed in a deep natural indigo in a nasu-kon shade, the deepest eggplant blue, this beautiful noren makes an elegant wall hanging or doorway curtain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historic center of shibori, the Japanese art of manual resist dyeing, since 1608, Arimatsu still produces high quality hand-knotted and dyed work from their traditional workshops on the outskirts of modern Nagoya. Igetaya has been producing small-batch shibori noren, kimono fabric, and more in Arimatsu since 1780.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Nagoya, Japan\u003cbr\u003eCotton with natural indigo dye\u003cbr\u003e34\" wide, 57\" long\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Igetaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41869910900797,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/yubiwanoren-1.jpg?v=1762990425"},{"product_id":"gekkeiju-indigo-noren","title":"Gekkeiju Indigo Noren","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntricately hand-knotted in a simple motif of two large leaves, and then dyed in a deep natural indigo in a nasu-kon shade, the deepest eggplant blue, this beautiful noren makes an elegant wall hanging or doorway curtain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historic center of shibori, the Japanese art of manual resist dyeing, since 1608, Arimatsu still produces high quality hand-knotted and dyed work from their traditional workshops on the outskirts of modern Nagoya. 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Often described as a Japanese hand towel, tenugui are really so much more — they are used to wrap gifts, bentos, or sake bottles; as head or neck scarves; and even hung on the wall as decoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenugui hold an important place in the history of Arimatsu shibori. Founded in 1608 along the Tokaido road, an important route connecting Kyoto with Edo (modern Tokyo), by Shokuro Takeda and a group of eight other villagers from a local cotton-growing region, Arimatsu quickly became known for selling tenugui to travelers. What started out as a simple, utilitarian item soon became elevated by Takeda and others' innovative new techniques for creating more complicated dye-resist patterns, and Arimatsu tenugui became sought-after \u003cem\u003eomiyage\u003c\/em\u003e for traveling daimyo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takeda family still produce hand-tied and dyed fabrics from their Edo-period home workshop, Takeda Kahei Shoten, located along the historic Tokaido road in Arimatsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 1 available\u003cbr\u003eHandmade in Arimatsu, Japan\u003cbr\u003eCotton with natural indigo dye\u003cbr\u003e38\" long, 13\" wide\u003cbr\u003eMachine or hand wash cold with like colors, hang to dry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeda Kahei Shoten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42735620522045,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/shiboritenugui-17.jpg?v=1763596519"},{"product_id":"kumo-shibori-tenugui","title":"Kumo Shibori Tenugui","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-dyed with natural indigo using \u003cem\u003ekumo\u003c\/em\u003e shibori, one of the oldest shibori motifs meant to evoke a spiderweb, this stunning tenugui makes a perfect gift. Often described as a Japanese hand towel, tenugui are really so much more — they are used to wrap gifts, bentos, or sake bottles; as head or neck scarves; and even hung on the wall as decoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenugui hold an important place in the history of Arimatsu shibori. Founded in 1608 along the Tokaido road, an important route connecting Kyoto with Edo (modern Tokyo), by Shokuro Takeda and a group of eight other villagers from a local cotton-growing region, Arimatsu quickly became known for selling tenugui to travelers. What started out as a simple, utilitarian item soon became elevated by Takeda and others' innovative new techniques for creating more complicated dye-resist patterns, and Arimatsu tenugui became sought-after \u003cem\u003eomiyage\u003c\/em\u003e for traveling daimyo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takeda family still produce hand-tied and dyed fabrics from their Edo-period home workshop, Takeda Kahei Shoten, located along the historic Tokaido road in Arimatsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 3 available\u003cbr\u003eHandmade in Arimatsu, Japan\u003cbr\u003eCotton with natural indigo dye\u003cbr\u003e38\" long, 13\" wide\u003cbr\u003eMachine or hand wash cold with like colors, hang to dry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeda Kahei Shoten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42735625895997,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/shiboritenugui-15.jpg?v=1763596510"},{"product_id":"ori-nui-rasen-shibori-tenugui","title":"Ori-Nui Rasen Shibori Tenugui","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-dyed with natural indigo using \u003cem\u003eori-nui\u003c\/em\u003e shibori, an ancient stitch-resist technique, in a \u003cem\u003erasen\u003c\/em\u003e (spiral) motif, this stunning tenugui makes a perfect gift. Often described as a Japanese hand towel, tenugui are really so much more — they are used to wrap gifts, bentos, or sake bottles; as head or neck scarves; and even hung on the wall as decoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenugui hold an important place in the history of Arimatsu shibori. Founded in 1608 along the Tokaido road, an important route connecting Kyoto with Edo (modern Tokyo), by Shokuro Takeda and a group of eight other villagers from a local cotton-growing region, Arimatsu quickly became known for selling tenugui to travelers. 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The 104 color and 298 black-and-white plates include a photographic gallery of shibori examples, based on Japan's largest collection of traditional shibori fabrics. Included also are a detailed guide to basic natural dyes used in Japan, the making and care of an indigo vat, and a list of suppliers in North America, as well as a glossary and bibliography. 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