Recreating Momoyama Era Stencil Resist Dyeing Introduction Chayazome is a unique form of Momoyama Era (1568-1600) stencil resist technology where both sides of the fabric are resisted with rice paste and then dipped into an indigo vat. The result is a clear white pattern against a blue background, with a fabric that looks the same…
This article is written as a guide for people making medieval Japanese garments, such as costumes or for historical displays. While the list of textiles isn’t exhaustive, it should serve as a decent starting point. If you are just getting started sewing, I actually recommend working with fabric that is very affordable, in a plain…
Walkthrough of how I sewed a lined kosode or katabira with a machine.
This article is the first in a series of articles about katazome. The series begins begins with a historical overview of early katazome dyeing. The rest of the internet covers katazome in the later Edo and Meiji periods extremely thoroughly. Following this article, I will have a technical overview of the process, and then I…
Recreating a stencil dyed garment from Tokugawa Ieyasu’s wardrobe.