Arimatsu Shibori, one of Aichi Prefecture’s most renowned traditional crafts, is now produced largely using synthetic dyes.
Recreating Arimatsu Shibori using authentic “indigo” ➡ Adding a story to the recreated product.
In Jippensha Ikku’s Tokaidochu Hizakurige, there is a scene in which the protagonists, Yaji and Kita, purchase an Arimatsu Shibori tenugui while stopping in Arimatsu during their journey. Based on historical research by an expert, we recreated the kind of tenugui that Yaji and Kita would likely have purchased.
Professor Yuya Yoshimaru
Faculty of Humanities, Mie University
Revitalizing the town of Arimatsu through the “indigo” of Arimatsu Shibori ➡ Developing sweets made with indigo.
Creating a way for visitors to enjoy walking around the town while tasting “indigo sweets.”
Creating a way for visitors to enjoy walking around the town while tasting “indigo sweets.”
Plans were made to commercialize products using “indigo powder” developed by Professor Yoshihiro Uto of the Research and Development Division, Institute of Post-LED Photonics, Tokushima University.
We commissioned President Kojima of the confectionery shop Firenze to develop indigo sweets and bring them to market.
Research and Development Division, Tokushima University
Yusuke Kojima
