Dyeing an Original "Tenugui Towel” Experience (Fujiya Sen-Kobo Studio)
This plan lets you experience dyeing a traditional Japanese Tenugui towel at the only dyehouse in Tokyo with a 12-meter earthen floor. Draw the design of your choice using the traditional Hiki-Zome dyeing technique.
The Tenugui towel you dyed can be dried and taken back home with you on the same day.
Details
- Age RestrictionsAges restricted (see policies)
- Photography/VideoPhotos & video allowed (always ask!)
- Verification & AccuracyBottlecap Authenticated
Group size
- Small groups
Languages available
- 日本語 / Japanese
- English
- Others available (details in description)
- Language Interpreters allowed (see policies)
More Details
Dyeing played an essential role in the culture of Edo (pre-modern Tokyo), and dyehouses thrived throughout the Kanda River basin with its abundant water. As time went by, people kept searching further upstream for the clean water they needed, and the Takadanobaba area became a hub for these workshops. Even today, several hundred years after the craft first flourished, the area remains a major center of dyeing in Tokyo. Fujiya Sen-Kobo Dyeing Workshop was founded in 1952, just as Japan was beginning to recover from the Pacific War. The founder had evacuated to Nagano during the war, and on returning to Asakusa started a dyehouse focusing on the Hiki-Zome hand-brush method. With the second generation proprietor, the focus shifted to custom hand-dyed Tokyo-Yuzen items. In 2003, Mr. Takatoshi Nakamura became the third generation proprietor. From 2024, the company has expanded into men's fashion, even collaborating with famous brands. As the dye from your work is drying over the heat of a kerosene stove heater, you can have a cup of tea and tour the showroom. Fujiya Sen-Kobo Dyeing Workshop’s "Jantle" brand was named by fusing the words "Japan" and "Gentle." The brand embodies the desire of Takatoshi, the third-generation proprietor, "transcend the boundaries of gender so that men can also enjoy dyed textile fashions."
Video
Experience Type
- Dyes & Patterns
- Textiles & Fibers
Durations available
- 1 hour or less
Additional Terms and Limitations
Ages 3 and up only. Minimum of 2 participants. We recommend that you wear outfits you don't mind if they get dirty. (Aprons can be available and rent for free of charge) Please book 3 days in advance.
Seller's Cancellation/Refund Policy
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 23 hours or less before the event
Nearby transportation
4 min walk from Shimo-Ochiai Station 14 min walk from Takadanobaba Station
Also Recommended
Would you like a guide to accompany you who can provide language interpretation? Consider booking this experience with TOMOGO! https://www.tomogo-travel.com/tour/257-tokyo-dyeing-workshop-make-your-own-tenugui?via=bottlecap Read our article about Fujiya Sen-kobo: https://www.bottlecap.jp/stories/posts/fujiya-sen-kobo-nakamura-interview
Location
Original Listing
Dyeing an Original "Tenugui Towel” Experience (Fujiya Sen-Kobo Studio)
Dyeing an Original "Tenugui Towel” Experience (Fujiya Sen-Kobo Studio)
¥8,800
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- CityTakadanobaba
- PrefectureTokyo