Artisanal dying and tailor in Sumida-ku

[takashi]

A well written english language article on what is left of artisanal indigo-dying and garment-making in Sumida-ku area of Tokyo. Please read for your pleasure.

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http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fv20090830kn.html

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[edmond]

domo takasahi san!

[lance]

Thanks for the informative article, Takashi san

[akuma no uta]

Fantastic read! I really want more indigo dyed clothing...

[bunga]

great read, + rep

[geneticdrifter]

great read, + rep

Ditto!

So like ~$950 for a 'summer kimono'? Seems like the attention to detail and quest for quality in community's like superfuture could help save this "dyeing" art.

Seems like a an oxford would be cheaper. Dark indigo with white cuffs and collar. Intricate "vintage" (j/k) design. I would buy one. Some branding and what not and they would be marketable in my opinion. Give them a little story behind it.

Thanks for the link takashi.