Iwai Dyeing Workshop 岩井染工さん
Takaaki Iwai is the fifth-generation young master of Iwai Dye Works. He has been involved in the family business for five years. 岩井隆明さんは岩井染工の5代目の若旦那。 家業に入って、5年目とのことです。 The company was founded in the early Meiji period. For over a hundred years, it has specialized in dyeing kimonos using the kata yuzen technique. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted using traditional dyeing methods passed down through generations. The high quality, beauty, and rarity that come from this craftsmanship are what make our products so appealing. Iwai Dye Works aims to create high-quality products that leverage our long-cultivated experience and sensibilities. 「創業明治初期… 100年以上に渡り「型友禅」に特化して着物を染めてきました。 当時から受け継がれてきた染め方で一点一点、丁寧に手作業で制作しています。 手仕事ゆえのクオリティの高さ、美しさ、そして希少さ。 岩井染工は長年培われてきた経験と感性を生かした上質な製品作りを目指しています。」 https://iwai-senkou.com/ ホームページより The dye-making area is separate from the kata yuzen area. This is to prevent any dye from splashing onto the fabric during the dye-making process, which would r...