History (Origins)

The 216th paragraph of the Tsurezuregusa, a famous collection of essays, notes that around the year 1250 (during the Kamakura Period), Ashikaga Yoshiuji sent a gift of "Ashikaga-dyed items" to the shogunate's regent Hojo Tokiyori. Therefore, it is believed that this type of dyeing was already being carried out at that time.

Characteristics (Techniques and Materials)

Kusaki-zome is characterized by its elegantly simple texture achieved through the use of natural plant dyes (kariyasu, Purple Gromwell, Amur cork tree, etc.).

Contact Information

Haruo Hashimoto
1-3362, Sakaecho, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi, 326-0815
TEL: +81-284-71-3976

Hideo Tao
1457-3, Omatacho, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi, 326-0141
TEL: +81-284-62-1727