MINGEI - Chichibu meisen dyeing

https://omamorifromjapan.blogspot.com/2011/08/saitama-folk-toys.html

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Chichibu town 秩父市

Chichibu matsuri no dashi 秩父祭の山車
festival floats from the Chichibu festival
. Chichibu Night Festival (Chichibu Yomatsuri 秩父夜祭)

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Chichibu meisen 秩父銘仙 dyeing technique



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This textile originated in the Edo period, and in 1908, the unique hogushi nassen dyeing technique was patented, and the craft prospered.
The weft of the loom is made up of complimentary colors in order to create an iridescent sheen, and plant motifs are a common feature of this silk woven textile.
- source : kougeihin.jp.e.oo.hp....-

ちちぶ銘仙館 Chichibu Meisenkan Museum
8-1 Kumagimachi, Chichibu, Saitama
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Timeless charm and appeal of Chichibu-Meisen
Chichibu-Meisen is a traditional silk fabric produced in Chichibu, Saitama prefecture. It was very popular in early the Showa period.
The design was attractive to young women. Brilliant floral design is one of the most distinctive characteristics of Chichibu-Meisen. The charm and appeal of traditional Chichibu-Meisen techniques have remained unchanged over 100 years.
Chichibu-Meisen has been designated as a Traditional Crafts of Japan in 2013.
..... Silk used to be produced in Chichibu for many years. The Museum displays historical items and sells Chichibu-Meisen dyed and woven goods.
We demonstrate all the processes to make a Meisen Kimono from the cocoon every second Saturday of the month.
- reference source : meisenkan.com...-





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