About Tokamachi Kasuri
Tokamachi kasuri is a silk kasuri (ikat) textile produced in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture. With traditions of silk production in the snow country dating to the mid-Edo period, it features intricate kasuri patterns and distinctive dyeing techniques. Located in the center of Echigo textile culture alongside the neighboring production areas of Ojiya chijimi and Echigo jofu, it currently produces diverse products including kimono fabric, obi, and interior textiles.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
絣括り先染め手機織り型染め絣
Materials
絹糸天然染料・化学染料
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.