Kyoto Dyeing / Small / 003

We made these bags using silk sample cloths and test cloths of Kyoyuzen silk, which are usually produced when dyeing kimono.
The bags are made with craftsmanship, and you can enjoy various patterns and combinations of beautiful fabrics.

Width : 48cm
Height : 48cm

Silk
Handle : Oxhide

KATSUJIRO HINENO

Connecting Kyoto Dyeing to the Future

・Share the charm of Kyoto dyeing

・Make Kyoto dyeing feel more accessible
・Create new value for Kyoto dyeing
・Explore the possibilities of Kyoto dyeing
・Adapt Kyoto dyeing to meet new needs
・Promote Kyoto dyeing to the world
With these goals in mind, we are committed to carrying Kyoto dyeing into the future.

ARTISAN STORY

Kyoto Dyeing Store Hineno Katsujiro

The store was first established in 1952 by the founder. Now, three generations have continued to run this Kyoto dyeing shop. Located in Kyoto, one of Japan's most renowned dyeing regions, we have accumulated an extensive collection of designs, yuzen patterns, and dye samples over the years. By collaborating with over 150 specialized processing companies with advanced dyeing and weaving techniques, we serve as a comprehensive producer of Kyoto dyeing. Every day, we continue to craft products with care and dedication, committed to carrying the legacy of Kyoto dyeing into the future.

KYO YUZEN / KYOTO SILK DYEING

About 340 years ago / 1680s / Edo Period (1603–1868)

Kyo Yuzen took a decisive form in Kyoto’s Genroku era, when designs by the celebrated fan painter Miyazaki Yuzensai were applied to kimono. Fine paste-resist lines allowed many colors to be painted next to one another like a picture, establishing hand-painted Yuzen. In the Meiji period, stencil-based Yuzen greatly expanded production.

In Japan, Kyo Yuzen represents formal celebratory kimono worn for coming-of-age ceremonies, weddings and other important occasions. Brilliant dyeing may be combined with gold and embroidery, while the same techniques now appear on bags, scarves and interiors.

A single kimono can pass through more than twenty stages—design, underdrawing, resist application, coloring, steaming, washing, gold decoration and more. Different specialists often handle each stage, making Kyo Yuzen less the product of one maker than a collaborative artwork created by Kyoto’s craft network.

Individual Differences

As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations in color, pattern, shape, and texture may occur. These subtle differences are a natural characteristic of handcrafted works, making each piece truly unique. We hope you will enjoy these individual variations as part of the beauty and character of Japanese craftsmanship.

Production Time

If an item is not currently in stock, it may be made to order by the artisan. As each piece is carefully handcrafted, production may take several months depending on the item and the artisan's schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding.