Watanabe Indigo Dyehouse

Souvenirs
"A long-established store that has done traditional Japanese indigo dyeing since its founding in 1580. To this day they make noren shop curtains, wrapping cloths, pouches, carp streamers, and more using traditional all-natural indigo dyeing techniques. The 14th owner, Hishiya Yasuhei, is a Living National Treasure and his skills have been designated an Important Intangible Cultural Asset by Gifu Prefecture. Incorporating contemporary elements with traditional techniques, Gujo dyeing has become known throughout Japan and abroad. The 15th owner has inherited the store and the tradition. Their ""Japan Blue,"" which fades from dark blue as it ages, has gained fans worldwide."

Spot details

Address
Gifu Gujo-shi Hachimancho Shimadani 737
Phone
0575653959
Hours
10:00-17:00
Closed
Irregular holidays
Parking Lot
Available(1spaces)
Credit Card
Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, MUFG, etc.)
Smoking
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Infant friendly
Available

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • 伝統の藍染
    4.0 Reviewed:2018.10.18
    郡上八幡伝統の郡上染を見ることができます。藍染がメインですが、朱や山吹色の鮮やかさもとても見栄えのする染め物です。鯉のぼりの色使いが独特でとてもきれいでした。お店というより工房に商品がある昔ながらの町やで、入口すぐに藍の入った「かめ」があり雰囲気があります。接客をして下さったご主人の手に藍が染みついていて、現代で職人を見ました。
  • 風情のある歴史的店舗
    4.0 Reviewed:2018.01.18
    郡上八幡の少し裏通りにある歴史ある染物店さんです(なんと400年以上前の創業とのこと!)店内土間には昔ながらの藍染用の甕が埋め込まれていて風情がたっぷりです。(予約等なくても訪問可能です)店内には作品が飾られていて、リーズナブルな価格の小物も数多くあります。毎年大寒の日に吉田川で行われる寒ざらしは、鮮やかな色の鯉のぼりと冬の風景の対比がとてもドラマチックです。

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