■Collaboration to pass on the traditional craft of "Aizu-gata" from Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture to the next generation "Aizu-gata" refers to dyed paper stencils that were produced in Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture from the end of the Edo period to the early Showa period and were distributed throughout the Tohoku region. The process of dyeing fabric using stencils to create patterns is called "katazome" (dyed paper stencils), and Kitakata was a production center of dyed paper stencils along with Ise Shirako, Kyoto, and Edo.
While following the traditional designs and techniques preserved in the "Aizu style," the design is easy to incorporate into modern life, including the "Akabeko," a popular doll from the Tohoku region.
The appeal of this product lies in the unique flavor of hand-made work and the gentle, warm design of indigo. Each piece isimbued with the passion of the craftsmen at Dyeing and Weaving Studio Renga, and will add new color to your life.
