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