About Edo Komon
Edo Komon is stencil-dyed kimono produced in Tokyo (former Edo). Developed during the Edo period as patterns on the ceremonial dress (kamishimo) of samurai, specific patterns called 'sadame-komon' were used to identify different daimyo domains. Using Ise katagami stencils, it features extremely fine micro-patterns that appear solid color from a distance. Today, 'same' (shark skin), 'gyogi' (propriety), and 'kakutoshi' (diagonal lines) are considered the three most formal Edo Komon patterns.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
伊勢型紙使用型染め防染糊置き
Materials
生糸防染糊染料
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 江戸小紋工房（産地にご確認ください） hands-on experience