It's hard to believe that it's already been a year since we opened our online shop.
We were able to successfully celebrate our first anniversary thanks to the support of our customers.
To celebrate our first anniversary, we have prepared some small novelty items.
This time we have prepared "Chū-sen," a traditional dyeing technique from the Senshu area of Osaka,
"Japanese tenugui" is made from the simple fiber material "bleached cotton."
Chusen is a dyeing method that began in Osaka in the late Meiji period. It involves pouring dye over multiple layers of fabric,
It came to be called chusen.
We would like to introduce you to a small part of the process of how our carefully crafted tenugui towels are made.
Glue placement
Apply dye-resistant paste to each piece of white fabric.
By rubbing the stencil with a spatula, only the areas where the dye-resistant paste has been applied will remain white and will not be susceptible to dye.
dyed
Approximately 50 sheets of starched fabric are stacked on top of each other and dye is poured on top.
The dye is absorbed from underneath the fabric, allowing it to reach the back side.
Standing drying
The dyed fabric is washed in water to remove excess dye and starch, and then dried in the sun.
After drying, the fabric is folded to the size of a tenugui towel using a folding roller to remove any wrinkles, and then cut into individual pieces to complete the process.
The distinctive feature of chusen tenugui is that the front and back of the tenugui are dyed the same way, giving it a different texture and feel than printed tenugui.
It has a unique softness and a subtle shading. In addition, all of the chusen-dyed tenugui are made by hand by artisans.
Each piece has a different feel, and the color changes slightly with each use, improving the texture.
The design uses the traditional Japanese pattern, Seigaiha.
The image of gently lapping waves represents "eternal peace."
It is said to represent.
It also looks like a fan that widens at the end, and is loved as an auspicious pattern when layered.
The dyed tenugui cloths are characterized by their fading color and texture as they are used, and their softness as they become more comfortable. Please enjoy the process of change as you use them.
Starting in October, they will be distributed to customers who make purchases at the MidiUmi ONLINE SHOP.
(Available while supplies last)
We appreciate your continued patronage of MidiUmi.
