About Edo Shishuu
Edo shishuu is hand embroidery using silk thread passed down in the Taito and Arakawa districts of Tokyo, developed from the Edo period as decoration for kabuki and noh costumes, kimono, and obi. Characterized by lavishly gorgeous embroidery making full use of gold, silver, and colored threads, it is a decorative handcraft applied to a wide range of Japanese clothing items including kimono, obi, and noren curtains. Belonging to the dyeing category, it is a Tokyo traditional craft that gives rich expression to fabric through the technique of embroidery, with craftspeople in Taito and Arakawa continuing to pass down advanced hand skills 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.
- 江戸刺繍工房（産地にご確認ください）