• Yotsume Dye House - Human Body Form
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Yotsume Dye House - Human Body Form

By Yotsume Dye House

$200.00

Stencil dyed Noren curtains by Toyokazu Ono - a second generation artisan of Katazome company. The stencil-dyed on the hand crafted Washi paper, featuring a captivating body motif that blends traditional techniques with modern aesthetics.

Washi Paper: Each paper is made from premium Sekishu Washi at the Nishida Washi Kobo in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The production process begins with the cultivation of mulberry—the essential raw material. This meticulous process reflects a deep respect for tradition and craftsmanship.

Frame: The custom-made frame from Isoroku Seisakusho in Hiroshima to enhance its beauty and simplicity of the art. The custom picture frame, made to order by Isoroku Seisakusho in Hiroshima, complements the artwork beautifully.

  • Approximate measurements: 9.8"W x 12.2"H (including the frame)
  • Stencil dyed on the washi paper, wood

Story:

Toyokazu Ono, a second-generation artisan of Katazome - the traditional Japanese stencil dye. Born and raised in the dying company, Toyokazu developed a deep passion for his ancestral art form. Drawing out the stencil patterns with a pencil and carving them into paper with a knife - each one painstakingly crafted one by one, with the utmost care and attention to detail. After years of training and practice, Toyokazu decided to forge his own path and, in 2015, moved to Oita prefecture in Kyushu Island with his talented ceramicist wife, Miki. And today, the Ono duo creates fusion textile wonders, blending traditional and modern patterns to produce unique one-of-a-kind products.