Tie-Boya Eşarp / Güneş

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.

Width：90cm
Height : 90cm
Weight : 50g

Silk

ESHIBORIAN

"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.

ARTISAN STORY

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.

SHIBORI ZOME / JAPANESE TIE-DYEING

About 1,300 years ago / 700s / Nara Period (710–794)

Shibori is a family of resist-dyeing techniques in which cloth is tied, stitched, folded or clamped so selected areas remain protected from dye. Examples survive in the eighth-century Shosoin, and many regional traditions later developed. During the Edo period, places such as Arimatsu and Narumi became major centers for patterned yukata cloth.

In Japan, shibori is familiar through the soft edges and puckered textures of summer yukata. Its small irregularities resist perfect industrial replication, and the techniques now extend to scarves, clothing and art textiles as well as kimono.

The design is created less by where dye enters than by where it is prevented from entering. Some methods require tens of thousands of individual ties, and the final pattern cannot be fully seen until everything is unbound. The artisan works by imagining an image that is still hidden inside the cloth.

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.