[Nagoya] Arimatsu Shibori has been around for 400 years because it's fun

Located about 30 minutes by train from Nagoya, the Arimatsu area still retains a townscape that makes you feel as if you've been transported back to the Edo period. This time, we'll introduce you to the Arimatsu Narumi Shibori Kaikan, where you can experience the local tradition of "Arimatsu Narumi Shibori" and learn about its history.

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Located a little way from the hustle and bustle of Nagoya, Arimatsu is a charming town where the tradition of tie-dyeing, which has continued since the Edo period, lives on. Located in the southeastern part of Nagoya City, this area with its undulating streetscape is the first area designated for preservation in Nagoya City, and is also the birthplace of the National Townscape Preservation League, and is a valuable cultural asset with a history of over 200 years.

Arimatsu's streets retain the atmosphere of the good old days

At the Arimatsu Narumi Shibori Hall in the heart of Arimatsu, you can experience the history and techniques of tie-dyeing that spans over 400 years. Here, you can fully enjoy the charm of Arimatsu shibori through exhibitions and demonstrations of traditional techniques, as well as hands-on workshops. Walking through the streets of Arimatsu, you will find townhouses dotted with vestiges of the good old days, making you feel as if you have traveled back in time.

The beginning of Arimatsu shibori

The history of Arimatsu shibori dates back to 1608, at the beginning of the Edo period, shortly after Tokugawa Ieyasu established the shogunate in Edo. At the time, the Arimatsu region was a barren wasteland with no inhabitants, but Arimatsu was developed as a new settlement for people traveling along the Tokaido road. However, Arimatsu's hilly terrain made it unsuitable for rice cultivation, so the residents had to find alternative means of making a living. So, Takeda Shokuro, who lived in Arimatsu, began selling tie-dyed tenugui towels made from Mikawa cotton as souvenirs to travelers traveling along the road. This was the beginning of Arimatsu shibori, which has been passed down and developed to this day as a traditional craft that supports everyday life in Arimatsu.

Arimatsu Shibori is characterized by its high level of creativity. Because a wide variety of patterns can be created using "tying" and "dyeing," it is said that if there are 100 people, there will be 100 different techniques. Each creator uses tools that suit their own style and can create works based on their own free imagination. This freedom is what makes Arimatsu Shibori so interesting and appealing. As a result, the techniques are constantly evolving without being bound by a single tradition.

The tradition of Arimatsu shibori changes with the times

Arimatsu Shibori is not just a traditional craft. It has changed and evolved with the times. Every year on the first Saturday of June, the Arimatsu Shibori Festival is held, and many people gather to enjoy its charm. Kuno Tsuyoshi, the fourth generation owner of the Kuno Shibori Dyeing Factory, says, "Shibori itself is simple. The reason it has continued for 400 years is because it's fun." The dyeing experience is a gateway to sharing the joy of this art with many people.

Experience the charm of Arimatsu Shibori

Arimatsu Shibori teaches us that everyone is an artist with their own world. Even when using the same techniques, each person's sensibility is reflected, resulting in a one-of-a-kind piece. By showing each other their finished works, we can get a sense of each other's individuality, which naturally leads to conversation and a rich and fulfilling time. The patterns and new techniques discovered by chance further enhance the depth and interest of Arimatsu Shibori.

The reason Arimatsu Shibori has continued for 400 years is because it's fun. Experiencing Arimatsu Shibori for yourself will help you appreciate its charm and bring out the free and creative side of you. Arimatsu Shibori has continued to take on new challenges while preserving tradition. It will continue to support the daily lives of people living in Arimatsu and captivate many people.

Arimatsu Narumi Shibori Hall

Address: 3008 Arimatsu , Midori Ward, Nagoya City , Aichi Prefecture , 458-0924

Access: 4 minutes walk from Meitetsu Arimatsu Station

HP: https://shibori-kaikan.com/

*For details on opening hours and closing days, please check the link above.

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This time we introduced the Arimatsu Narumi Shibori Hall in Midori Ward , Nagoya City . The shibori experience, where you can learn directly from a craftsman, is the perfect memory of your trip. If you want to use HOTEL RESOL NAGOYA as your base for sightseeing in Nagoya, we recommend that you stay at the hotel, just a 7-minute walk from Nagoya Station.

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