Tie-dye Scarf / Sun

Product Description

Product Story

General Product Information

This scarf is carefully dyed one by one using the traditional tie-dyeing technique.
It is a powerful design inspired by the image of the sun.

Tie-dyeing is a general term for a dyeing technique in which a portion of the fabric is tied with thread, sewn or boarded up to prevent dye from entering the area and to dye a pattern.

*Please be careful where you store it, as it is a natural material, and prolonged exposure to light may cause it to fade or discolor.
*Please handle with care as the fabric may tear if rubbed strongly.*Please note that there may be needle holes, scars, small holes, and thread pulls due to the natural material used in the tie-dyeing process.
*The color finish and pattern may vary each time due to hand processing.

How to take care of it
*When caring for the item by yourself, please hand-wash in lukewarm water and use a light neutral detergent.
*If the item is heavily soiled, please consult a professional cleaner.*Please iron at a low temperature.

 Product History

When did these crafts start to craft?：1300 years ago / 700AD / Nara period in Japan

Tsujigahana, a dyeing technique that maximizes the original beauty of tie-dye

Although there are too few materials and existing kosode available, it is difficult to say exactly what “Tsujigahana” is, but it is defined as a combination of tie-dyeing, drawing, surifoil, and embroidery. Tie-dyeing, which is the basis of tsujigahana, is a traditional technique that has been used in Japan since the Nara period (710-794).
Its heyday was from the Momoyama to the early Edo period (1603-1868), but with the development of yuzen dyeing, tsujigahana lost its significance and naturally went into extinction.
In recent years, it has been called “phantom dyeing".

Craftsman Story

Craftsman Profile

Takeshi Fukumura / Tie-dye Studio Eshiborian
Tie-dye Studio Eshiborian, established in 1973, is located in the northern part of Kyoto, overlooking Mount Hiei.
One of Tie-dye Studio Eshiborian's craftsmen, Takeshi Fukumura, was born in Kyoto, studied under his father when he was in college, and has received various awards as a tie-dye artisan.
In a land blessed with abundant nature and water, he produces tie-dyed kimonos, obis, and accessories using traditional techniques with careful attention to detail in every step of the process.

Craftsman Passion

"Making tie-dyeing more accessible"
Tie-dye Studio Eshiborian produces not only kimonos, but also other products that make the most of tie-dyeing in the modern age, so that tie-dyeing becomes more familiar to customers.
All processes, from drafting to dyeing, are done in our studio, and we deliver our creations using traditional techniques.
We want to share the wonder of tie-dyeing with people all over the world.

Your Contribution to Craftsman

Customer Voice

Due to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!

Income for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?

As written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. There are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer / craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!

We made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.
Current state of the Crafts Market / Benefits brought by Suigenkyo

Measurement

Width：90cm
Height : 90cm
Weight : 50g

Material & Caution

Materials

Silk

Caution

If we do not have the product in stock, it will take three months to produce.