It originated from the plain dyes of Edo purple, indigo, safflower, and Edo tea used by dyers in the mid-to-late Edo period. A characteristic feature is the use of layered dyeing to create color combinations.

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  Technology/techniques/raw materials

  Technology/techniques

  1. Dyeing shall be done by "stretching dyeing," "partial passing dyeing," or "rod spool dyeing."
  2. Color matching shall be done by two-step dyeing; the dyeing process shall be adjusted in the first step, and the specified color shall be finalized in the second step. However, in the case of black dyeing or thick fabrics, used dye shall be used in the first dyeing step.
  3. Color fixing should be done by washing with water or soaking in acid.
  4. In the case of "montsuki" (a type of garment with a family crest), a stencil with the crest engraved on it is used, paste is applied, dyeing is done, and then the overglaze is applied.

   

  raw materials

  The fabric must be silk.