"Episode Dot Dot Tie-dye: About'Mameshibori'"

Dyeing and weaving club, episode 33 continues from the Edo Era"Dot Dot Tie-dye"I will introduce about.




Real Dot Dot Tie-dye

Dot Dot Tie-dye with navy blue polka dots on a white background, many printed ones are on the market these days,
Originally, the Dot Dot Tie-dye squeezing is a "squeezing", just like writing.
Dot Dot Tie-dye using the technique of board tightening.
Its charm lies in the texture of a variety of uneven beans that can not be expressed in prints.

Real bean squeeze

Dot Dot Tie-dye style print

Mr. Harisho, who revived Dot Dot Tie-dyeDot Dot Tie-dye Handkerchief have been around since the Edo Era.
Although it seems that manufacturing has ceased along with that technology temporarily,
In 1965"Harisho"Ukai of Ueno revived after trial and error.
Harisho Zheng Ukai's work scene
Freshly dyed "Dot Dot Tie-dye Handkerchief"

[Video] Explanation of Dot Dot Tie-dye
Mr. Harisho is the only company that still makes real Dot Dot Tie-dye.
Dot Dot Tie-dye are made a month, which is a rare item..
The fabric used is not Isemomen Cotton, but Mikawa Cotton.
The reason for using Mikawa Cotton is that he wants to use the tie and fabric from Aichi prefecture.
Because Mr. Harisho has his thoughts.
※ Mikawa (present · Aichi prefecture eastern part) is one of the oldest crops in domestic cotton currently confirmed.
It is characterized by its thick fabric, and in addition to Handkerchief, they also produce fabric for obi cores and tabi soles.


The only real Dot Dot Tie-dye in Japan, perfect for gifts and souvenirs.