Edo Komon and Edo Sarasa

The Best 19 Things to Do in Shinjuku (Experience Traditional Dyeing) Experience Traditional Dyeing: Things to Do in Shinjuku Today, we introduce the dyeing experience offered by Tomita Sen Kogei (Tokyo Some Monogatari Museum), one of ‘The Best 19 Things to Do in Shinjuku’ for which we are selling tours. Many dyeing-related businesses gathered in the Kanda River basin, seeking clean water suitable for dyeing. As a local industry in Shinjuku, they continue to preserve traditional crafts while incorporating new designs. Our company, Tomita Sen Kogei, which offers dyeing experience tours, is the largest dyeing workshop. Tomita Sen Kogei Was Founded in 1882 Tomita Sen Kogei was founded in 1882 by the first generation, Tomita Kichibei, in Asakusa, marking the beginning of its history. In 1914 (Taisho 3), the dyeing workshop for Edo Komon and Edo Sarasa was relocated to its current location in Waseda. The workshop retains traditional features such as the “Itaba” and the steam box used to fix colors on dyed fabrics, providing a nostalgic atmosphere. The workshop has amassed an extensive collection of Ise Katagami stencils, totaling over 120,000 sheets for Edo Komon and Edo Sarasa. Among them are many with a modern touch. Edoread moreThe Best 19 Things to Do in Shinjuku (Experience Traditional Dyeing)

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Do You Know About This Exclusive Tour Offering a Dyeing Experience Guided by a Master of Traditional Craft?

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Do You Know About This Exclusive Tour Offering a Dyeing Experience Guided by a Master of Traditional Craft? A Rare Dyeing Experience Guided Directly by a Master of Traditional Craft Did you know about a precious tour where you can experience dyeing under the guidance of a master of traditional craft at a historic workshop? Many dyeing-related artisans gathered along the Kanda River, seeking the clean water perfect for dyeing. The water quality in Tokyo, including the Kanda River, is hard water. The iron content in the water causes chemical reactions during the dyeing process, resulting in slightly subdued colors. These unique, subdued hues of Edo Sarasa evoke a sense of “Wabi-Sabi.” Dyeing remains a traditional craft, continuing the legacy in Shinjuku’s local industry. Stepping into the Historic Workshop is an Awe-Inspiring Experience Our dyeing experience tour is held at Tomita Sen Kogei, the largest dyeing workshop in the area. The history of Tomita Sen Kogei began in 1882 when the first generation, Kichibei Tomita, established the workshop in Asakusa. In 1914, the dyeing workshop for Edo Komon and Edo Sarasa was relocated to its current location in Waseda, Shinjuku. The workshop retains its traditional atmosphere, with an old-fashionedread moreDo You Know About This Exclusive Tour Offering a Dyeing Experience Guided by a Master of Traditional Craft?