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Tokyo some komon（東京染小紋）

とうきょうそめこもん Tokyo Komon Stencil Dyeing

Tokyo some komon（東京染小紋）

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Stencil patterns so fine the cloth reads as plain from a distance; still dyed along the Kanda river.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving
City / townShinjuku
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureCentral Tokyo

FAQ

Where is Tokyo Komon Stencil Dyeing?
It is in Shinjuku, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Tokyo Komon Stencil Dyeing?
Stencil patterns so fine the cloth reads as plain from a distance; still dyed along the Kanda river. The focus is textiles.
When was Tokyo Komon Stencil Dyeing established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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