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Craft · No. 52

Naniwa Hon-zome

No. 52染色品

Naniwa Hon-zome

浪華本染め

naniwa hon zome · 大阪府

Naniwa Hon-zome is a traditional dyeing craft from Osaka, distinguished by its meticulous stencil and hand-painted dyeing techniques. It is prized for its vivid, lasting colors and refined patterns rooted in the merchant culture of historic Osaka.

Origin
大阪府
Category
染色品
Materials
Silk · Cotton · Indigo
Designation
Nat'l Traditional Craft

No. IHistory

Naniwa Hon-zome traces its roots to the vibrant dyeing and textile industries that flourished in Osaka during the Edo period, when the city thrived as…

No. IIMaterials

The primary base materials are natural-fiber fabrics, principally silk and cotton, selected according to the intended product. Dyestuffs include both…

No. IIITechniques

Naniwa Hon-zome encompasses two principal techniques: stencil dyeing (kata-zome) and hand-painted Yuzen-style dyeing. In stencil dyeing, intricately c…

No. IVClimate

Osaka's warm, humid climate and access to abundant soft water from the Yodo River system have long supported high-quality dyeing. The region's natural…