Kirisome Basket-Dyed Azuma Bag, Yellow
Kirisome Basket-Dyed Azuma Bag, Yellow
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"KIRISEN" is a dyeing factory with a workshop in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, a textile town once known as "Nishijin in the west, Kiryu in the east."
The family has been in the dyeing business for four generations, and since 2018, the third-generation craftsman father and fourth-generation daughter have been dyeing and designing original products.
They create items such as yukata and parasols with the hope that they will be cherished and worn for many generations.
An "Azuma bag" refers to a bag made by sewing two pieces of cloth together, which originated in the Edo period in Edo, meaning "Eastern, Edo."
It is surprisingly sturdy and has a large capacity.
In addition to matching yukata and kimonos, when folded, it can be compactly stored like a tenugui (hand towel), making it convenient to carry as an eco-bag or a small pouch for travel.
KIRISEN's "Kagosome" (basket dyeing) is, as the name suggests, a shibori dyeing technique using a basket.
It results in vivid colors and ice-like patterns.
Since both sides of the fabric are dyed, one of its charms is that different patterns appear on each side.
■ Size: 52cm x 54cm (flat)
■ Material: 100% cotton (domestically produced) / Domestically sewn
※ Colors may bleed during washing. Please avoid washing with other items.
※ As all products are hand-dyed, there may be slight variations in color and pattern. Please be aware of this before purchasing.
＜KIRISEN＞
1919: Aiichiro Yamazaki begins working with羽糸 (ha-ito, a type of feather thread).
Aiichiro's son, Seishiro Yamazaki, works at Maruyama Dyeing before becoming independent and transitioning to the dyeing business, primarily dyeing silk threads.
1959: The second generation, Teiji Yamazaki, becomes president. He independently acquires dyeing techniques other than thread dyeing.
Certified as a traditional craftsman in the Kiryu-ori dyeing division.
2003: The third generation, Akira Yamazaki, becomes president.
2013: The company name is changed to Kirisen, transforming into a small family business.
