About Tokyo Dyed Komon
Tokyo Dyed Komon is a type of stencil-dyed kimono produced in Tokyo. Using stencil techniques with katagami paper, similar to Edo Komon, it dyes a variety of patterns from fine micro-patterns to larger designs. Using Ise katagami stencils, it is dyed by Tokyo craftsmen and used for a wide range of Japanese clothing including kimono, haori, and obi-age. It is one of the traditional crafts of Tokyo's dyeing production area, alongside Edo Komon and Tokyo Yuzen.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
型染め引き染め防染糊置き
Materials
生糸・絹防染糊染料
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 東京染小紋工房（産地にご確認ください） hands-on experience