Craft · No. 41
No. 41染色品
Tokyo Muji-zome (Plain Dyeing)
東京無地染
tokyo muji zome · 東京都
Tokyo Muji-zome is a traditional plain-dyeing craft practiced in Tokyo, in which silk and other fine fabrics are dyed in a single, uniform color. It is prized for its deep, even coloration and the refined elegance of its unadorned finish.
- Origin
- 東京都
- Category
- 染色品
- Materials
- Silk · Indigo · 化学染料
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The history of plain dyeing in Tokyo traces back to the Edo period, when the city's flourishing samurai and merchant cultures created strong demand fo…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
The process of Tokyo Muji-zome is broadly divided into four stages: scouring, dyeing, rinsing, and finishing. Scouring treats the fabric with hot wate…
No. IVClimate
Tokyo's temperate, four-season climate provides stable conditions for dye absorption and drying. Equally important, rivers such as the Tama River have…
