Just as the cormorant fishing baskets used in Nagara River and Oze cormorant fishing are representative, traditional livelihoods have been passed down in Mino, and alongside them, tools such as bamboo baskets made locally are still used today.


[NPO Greenwood Work Association Bamboo Department]

The NPO "Greenwood Work Association Bamboo Department," which produced this bamboo basket, is engaged in "experience workshops," "bamboo forest maintenance," "research and study," "custom production," and "bamboo craft classes" with the aim of passing down and popularizing bamboo craft techniques.

The experience workshops range from 2-3 hour sessions to experience bamboo weaving, to full-fledged programs lasting 2-3 days that cover all steps from splitting green bamboo to making bamboo strips. They also offer on-site workshops.
In addition, they carry out activities such as bamboo forest maintenance to grow good bamboo material suitable for bamboo crafts, research and study of traditional bamboo craft products mainly in the Mino region, and custom production of bamboo baskets for traditional fishing and industries, such as cormorant fishing baskets.

While conveying the charm of bamboo crafts to many people, we will pass on the wisdom and skills of the Mino region to the next generation.




A bowl basket woven with "rokumetsudami" (hexagonal weave), one of the basic weaving techniques for bamboo crafts.
It is recommended for use as a draining basket after washing bowls and plates, or for storing food such as vegetables and fruits.




With its footed base, dishes dry easily. Excellent in both practicality and appearance.






A firmly woven bottom.










From splitting green bamboo to making bamboo strips, every step is carefully performed by artisans. A beautiful and highly functional item.




Initially, it's fresh green bamboo. One of the charms of bamboo crafts is how it transforms into a glossy amber color over 10 to 20 years of use.
Please enjoy this transformation and use it for a long time.








Natural materials such as earthenware pottery, lacquerware, and wooden cutlery should be put away after being thoroughly dried. You can comfortably put away wiped dishes by placing them face down in the basket for a while. The well-ventilated hexagonal weave is also gentle on the dishes.

*Due to being handmade with natural materials, there may be individual differences in weave and color.

As exemplified by the cormorant cages used in the Nagara River and Oze cormorant fishing, traditional livelihoods have been passed down in the Mino region, and alongside them are tools such as bamboo baskets still made locally.


【NPO Green Woodwork Association Bamboo Division】

The NPO "Green Woodwork Association Bamboo Division," which produced this bamboo basket, conducts activities such as "experiential workshops," "bamboo forest maintenance," "research," "custom production," and "bamboo craft classes" with the aim of preserving and promoting bamboo craft techniques.

The experiential workshops range from 2-3 hour sessions for experiencing bamboo weaving to full-fledged programs that take 2-3 days to experience all steps from splitting green bamboo to making bamboo strips. They also offer on-site workshops.
They also conduct bamboo forest maintenance to cultivate good bamboo material suitable for bamboo crafts, research traditional bamboo craft products mainly in the Mino region, and custom produce bamboo baskets for traditional fishing and industries, such as cormorant cages.

While conveying the charm of bamboo crafts to many people, they pass on the wisdom and skills of the Mino region to the next generation.




This teacup basket is woven using "mutsume-ami," one of the basic weaving patterns of bamboo crafts. It can be used as a draining basket after washing dishes, or simply placed on the table with tea utensils inside.




The raised base allows dishes to dry easily. Excellent in both usability and appearance.






Tightly woven bottom.










Every step, from splitting green bamboo to making bamboo strips, is carefully performed by artisans. A beautiful and highly functional item.




Initially, it's fresh green bamboo. The charm of bamboo crafts is how they transform into a glossy, amber color over 10 to 20 years of continuous use.
Please enjoy this transformation and cherish it for a long time.






It's also the perfect size as a temporary drying spot for earthenware. Not limited to teacups, it would also be lovely as a designated spot for your favorite mugs, sake bottles, or sake cups.

*As this is a handmade product made from natural materials, there may be individual differences in weaving patterns and colors.

It was a song everyone knew. One day, my daughter, who goes to nursery school, was playing this song with my wife.
At first I didn't pay any attention to it, but when I listened closely, the lyrics were quite strange.




Drawn to the magical sound, I decided to make this noren.
There's so much fun to be found in the ordinary things of everyday life, and when I discover it, I'm overjoyed.



About the material

Fabric name: Kiheiaso
Both the warp and weft yarns are hand-spun ramie.
The unbleached beige and brown natural colors of ramie are woven in a wood-grain pattern.
Kiheiaso is a raw hemp fabric that features the unique crispness of hemp and a natural texture with unevenness that, combined with the wood-grain pattern, makes it truly stand out.

Washing instructions

・Ink dyeing is susceptible to friction, so do not rub it.

・Do not wash in a washing machine.

・If it gets partially dirty, gently dab the dirty area with a damp cloth to remove the dirt.

・If it gets entirely dirty, fill a bathtub with enough water to fully immerse the noren, dissolve a neutral detergent in the water, and soak it to wash.

Everything is handmade.
Please note that the color of the fabric and the detailed sizing may differ from the photos.








[Yotsume Somefusya]

At the tip of Kunisaki Peninsula in Oita Prefecture.
"Yotsume Somefusya" is located in a nature-rich area surrounded by a tranquil sea and gentle mountains.




●●● Dyeing in daily life ●●●

We aim to create works that add a touch of accent to everyday life.
We hope that by interacting with Yotsume's dyed fabrics, you'll feel refreshed, and your daily life will become a little brighter.




Using dyeing techniques such as Katazome (stencil dyeing) and Tsutsugaki (freehand paste-resist dyeing),
Most of the processes are done by hand.
Hand-dyed fabrics have a unique "ambiguity" that cannot be achieved by machines.
The lines may be slightly blurry, or the pattern may be slightly misaligned.
While this is unintentional,
This "ambiguity" is somehow interesting and conveys the warmth of human hands.
We want to create such fabrics.

Yotsume Somefusya / Toyokazu Ono

1982 Born in Hiroshima Prefecture
2003 Graduated from Hiroshima Art Institute, Graphic Design Department
2004 Apprentice in dyeing at Yoshida Hata Ten Co., Ltd.
2014 Began activities as Yotsume Somefusya
2015 Moved base to Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture and established a new workshop

When rain falls, leaves and flowers express even deeper colors.
The fabric of this noren, nama-hemp linen, is dyed with very vibrant colors.




It was dyed in a deep, rich hue, just like hydrangeas wet with the plum rain.



About the material

Fabric name: Nama-hemp linen
Both the warp and weft threads use hand-spun ramie yarn.
The unbleached, natural beige and brown colors of ramie are woven in a woodgrain pattern.
This nama-hemp linen has the crispness typical of linen fabric and a textured surface, which, combined with the woodgrain pattern, highlights its natural feel.

Washing instructions

・Ink-dyed items are susceptible to friction, so please do not rub them.

・Do not wash in a washing machine.

・If partially soiled, gently dab the soiled area with a damp cloth to remove the stain.

・If heavily soiled, fill a bathtub with enough water to fully immerse the noren, dissolve a neutral detergent in the water, and soak wash.

All products are handmade.
Please note that the fabric color and slight size differences may vary from the photos.

【Yotsume Somefusha 】

At the tip of Kunisaki Peninsula in Oita Prefecture.
“Yotsume Somefusha” is located in a nature-rich area surrounded by a tranquil sea and gentle mountains.




●●● Dyeing in daily life ●●●

We want to create works that add an accent to daily life.
We hope that by encountering Yotsume's dyed fabrics, you'll feel refreshed, and your daily life will become a little brighter.




Using dyeing techniques called Katazome (stencil dyeing) and Tsutsugaki (tube drawing)
Most of the processes are done by hand.
Fabrics dyed by hand possess a unique "ambiguity" that machines cannot reproduce.
The outlines of lines may be blurry, or the patterns may be slightly misaligned.
While these are unintentional, the "ambiguity" is somehow interesting and conveys the warmth of human touch.
We aim to create such fabrics.

Yotsume Somefusha / Toyokazu Ono

1982 Born in Hiroshima Prefecture
2003 Graduated from the Graphic Design Department of Hiroshima Art College
2004 Apprenticed in dyeing at Yoshida Hataten Co., Ltd.
2014 Began activities as Yotsume Somefusha
2015 Relocated base to Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture, and established a new workshop

The new year begins, and the severe cold lingers. The plum blossoms unfurl their buds earlier than other plants.
Every year, I look forward to gazing at the plum blossoms, and each time I'm captivated, I reach for my pencil, striving to capture their beauty.




Plum blossoms have been a recurring motif for artists since ancient times. Like countless painters before me, I was driven by an irresistible urge to depict them, and this pattern was born from that impulse.



About the material

Fabric name: Kiheiaso (raw ramie)
Both the warp and weft threads are hand-spun ramie yarn.
The natural undyed beige and brown colors of the ramie are woven in a woodgrain-like pattern.
Kiheiaso is a ramie fabric with a crisp texture characteristic of linen, and its uneven surface, combined with the woodgrain pattern, creates a distinct natural feel.




Washing instructions

・Ink-dyed items are susceptible to friction; do not rub them.

・Do not machine wash.

・If partially stained, gently dab the soiled area with a damp cloth to remove the dirt.

・If the entire noren becomes dirty, fill a bathtub with enough water to fully immerse the noren, dissolve a neutral detergent in the water, and soak it for washing.




All items are handmade.
Please note that the fabric color and precise sizing may differ from the photos.

【Yotsume Somefushya 】

At the tip of the Kunisaki Peninsula in Oita Prefecture.
“Yotsume Somefushya” is located in a nature-rich area surrounded by a tranquil sea and gentle mountains.




●●● Dyeing in daily life ●●●

We aim to create works that add an accent to daily life.
We hope that by encountering Yotsume's dyed fabrics, people can refresh their mood or brighten their daily lives a little.




Using dyeing techniques called Katazome (stencil dyeing) and Tsutsugaki (freehand paste resist dyeing),
most processes are done by hand.
Hand-dyed fabrics possess a unique "ambiguity" that cannot be replicated by machines.
The outlines of the lines may be blurry, or the patterns slightly misaligned.
While not intentional,
this "ambiguity" is somehow interesting and conveys the warmth of human hands.
We want to create such fabrics.

Yotsume Somefushya / Toyokazu Ono

1982 Born in Hiroshima Prefecture
2003 Graduated from Hiroshima Art Institute, Graphic Design Department
2004 Apprentice in dyeing at Yoshida Hataten Co., Ltd.
2014 Began activities as Yotsume Somefushya
2015 Relocated to Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture, and established a new workshop

This is a picture created using "katazome," a traditional Japanese dyeing technique that involves applying patterns to cloth or Japanese paper using stencils.




Tree of Life
The motif of animals symmetrically placed around a single tree can be seen all over the world.
Originating in ancient Persia, this sacred tree bestowed blessings upon animals through its sap,
and has been a beloved symbolic motif as the "Tree of Life" since ancient times.






Colored with persimmon tannin and iron mordant on linen fabric.




The frame is custom-made by Isoroku Seisakusho in Hiroshima.

Please enjoy the warmth and craftsmanship that mass-produced items can never replicate.

Pillow cases in colors exclusive to Kurashiya, realized through a collaboration project with fog linen work.






Bed linen for comfortable sleep, a bestseller from fog linen work.
Linen is particularly durable among natural materials, can be machine washed, and is an ideal material for daily bedding.

Initially, it has a crisp, firm feel, but after a few washes, it softens, and with continued washing, it develops a more relaxed texture.

It's a material that grows on you the more you use it.




Pillowcases are the perfect item to try out bed linen. You're sure to feel the pleasant sensation when you rest your head on it at the end of the day.




Linen is highly absorbent and dries quickly, and it's also appealing because it's less prone to accumulating bacteria within its fibers, helping to maintain a clean state.

While its smooth texture is comfortable in spring and summer, the fibers have a hollow structure that contains a lot of air. This means it retains heat well once warmed, making it suitable for use in autumn and winter as well.



DETAIL

It features a simple design with an inner flap to prevent the pillow from slipping out. Since there are no metal fasteners like zippers, there's no worry about metal pressing against you.
*The image shows the standard "Linen Pillowcase White" product.




Size: 70 × 50cm



COLOR

Available in 4 colors: 2 plain colors and 2 gingham checks. We recommend using different colors depending on the season or occasion.





Rose Poodle A calm tone of pale pink





Claire Smoky blue-green





Josh Gingham check in brown and off-white





Fred Fine check in blue and natural





It's also great that it can be machine washed. Feel free to use it, wash it thoroughly, and enjoy the texture of linen.