Shirone Shibori (白根絞り) is a tie-dye method of the Shirone area of Minami in Niigata City region. It is an intangible cultural property that was produced in the Shirone area in the late Edo period. The fabric was seen as one of great value and of high class due to its techniques and methods used for its distinctive appearance as there are an assortment of Shirone Shibori that can be separated by ones distinct focus in the process itself to reveal a unique approach and charm to the fabric. It takes a Shirone artisan to create a fine piece of work of Shibori that is pleasant to the eyes of those who view it.
Shirane Town prospered on rice in the Meiji era and gradually declined as chemical fibers came into use before the war. After World War II, production of "Shirane squeezing" with a beautiful bright indigo color would not be done as much, but it remains one of the treasures of the area. It had been reconstructed by a local club (circle), since 1990 by local housewives.
History, It is speculated that the history dates back to Anei era (1772-1781) late Edo Period. 5th Year Tenpo (1834) a migrant craftsman named Hyogo Fukushima was invited to teach Narumi Shibori. During the Koka era (1844-1847), Toyomatsu Tamura used a machine that would be used for production efficiency. In the Meiji era, the Shibori tie-dye fabrics were at its peak with 80% of Shirane Shibori being involved.
The Three Major Shibori in Japan consisted of: (1) Shirone Shibori, (2)Arimatsu Shibori [Nagoya], and (3) Bungo Shibori [Oita].
Indigo blue was a very famous color, no two pieces of fabric were the same, the tie dye technique Shirone Shibori had made for a highly desired appearance.
Echigo Kasuri
Echigo Kasuri beautiful hemp kimonos that were made for summer. Mitsui Echigoya. It was on the cutting edge of Edo Fashion. It offered a diverse range of sources from across the country. Residents of Echigo loved wearing various styles. In kimono shops there were hanging samples and names of different kimono makers.
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