Tie-dyed tenugui dyed by a traditional Kyo-kanoko shibori craftsman – Line shibori An eternal technique tie-dyeing Tie-dyeing was born as a technique for adding patterns to fabric since ancient times. It reached its heyday in the early Edo period, and the technique and methods have been passed down to this day. When dyeing fabric using techniques such as tying with thread, sewing, and clamping with a board, “bleeding” and “blurring” occur during the dyeing process. Even if the same lot is dyed, the dyeing time and overlapping method make each piece look different, which is the charm of tie-dyeing. A sheer cotton-linen fabric that is also used for yukata fabric. It is characterized by a vertical sheerness created by a mix of thin and thick threads. The fabric is firm and feels good to the touch, and when dyed, the difference in shading between thin and thick threads creates an interesting look. It is wider than the normal tenugui size.
