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Craft · No. 47

Kyo Kanoko Shibori

No. 47染色品

Kyo Kanoko Shibori

京鹿の子絞

kyo kanoko shibori · 京都府

Kyo Kanoko Shibori is a refined resist-dyeing craft from Kyoto, distinguished by its intricate pattern of tiny bound tucks that resemble the dappled spots of a fawn (kanoko). Treasured for luxury kimono and accessories, it represents the pinnacle of Japanese tie-dye artistry.

Origin
京都府
Category
染色品
Materials
Silk · Cotton · Indigo
Designation
Nat'l Traditional Craft

No. IHistory

The origins of Kyo Kanoko Shibori trace back to the Asuka and Nara periods, when resist-dyeing techniques introduced from the Asian continent began to…

No. IIMaterials

The primary material is high-quality silk fabric — typically a refined, degummed white cloth prized for its sheen and excellent dye absorption. Histor…

No. IIITechniques

The essence of Kyo Kanoko Shibori lies in the "kukuri" (binding) process, in which an artisan uses their fingertips to pinch up tiny portions of fabri…

No. IVClimate

Kyoto's basin geography brings hot, humid summers and cold winters, along with access to exceptionally pure groundwater from surrounding mountains. Th…