About Nagoya Kuro Monfuki
Nagoya kuro monfuki is the dyeing of black monfuki (formal black kimono for ceremonial occasions) performed in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, developed from the late Edo period through the Meiji era. The deep jet-black dyeing technique using chemical dyes is known as 'Nagoya black,' and its uniform, deep jet-black color is shipped nationwide as formal attire for weddings and funerals. The 'mon-ire' technique of dyeing family crests white requires advanced craftsmanship, making it an indispensable representative craft of Nagoya's dyeing industry for both celebratory and mourning formal wear. Specialized dyeing workshops in Nagoya City continue to preserve traditional techniques today.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
Materials
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 名古屋黒紋付染工房（産地にご確認ください）