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.