Yotsume dyed cloth | Gama mouth | SASHIKO Aonori | Blue color Neibi

The cloth dyed using the "katazome" technique is used as the surface fabric.

From stencil making to dyeing, the entire process is handmade, giving each piece a unique character even if the same stencil is used.

When the stencil vibrates or the pattern is uneven, this "vibration" creates an expression with a warm and affectionate feeling. It's an item that conveys the breath of human hands, something that cannot be digitally replicated.

※Due to cutting positions, the way the stencil appears can vary, so the stencil placement cannot be chosen. Please kindly understand this.※

Comfort in daily use

Large enough to fit snugly in both hands and not bulky even when put in a bag.
Moreover, it can hold small items such as lip cream or makeup tools, making it just the right size.
Because it has a wide opening, it opens and closes smoothly. You can easily open it with one hand to take out or put in what you need, making it very convenient.

Quality you can feel every time you hold it

The metal fittings use brass, giving a nostalgic and well-washed atmosphere.

The interior is lined with thick linen, making it sturdy and giving a sense of security.

The contrast with the outer dyed fabric is exquisite, and each time you open it, it adds a little sparkle.

Each piece is made with thoughtfulness

Making the Gama mouth uses the "Yotsume dyed cloth" technique.
In our dyeing workshop, we create patterns on cloth using traditional Japanese techniques called "katazome" and "tsutsuzuri," then produce products such as Gama mouth purses using these materials.

The surface fabric of the Gama mouth uses "katazome."
Katazome starts with making stencil paper from original designs. The stencil paper is placed on the cloth, and a paste made from rice bran or soybeans is applied. The parts where the paste is applied do not get dyed, creating white patterns.

After the paste dries, dye is applied with a brush. A single color can be finished at once, but when using multiple colors, each color is layered like painting.

Finally, the paste is washed off with water, and the pattern vividly floats up, completing the design.

Through this long process, one piece of cloth is completed, and the shape of the Gama mouth is formed.

Stencils found only here

The "Unlimited Flower" stencil used for the Gama mouth is actually a flower stencil born from the imagination of Mr. Koichi Ono of "Yotsume dyed cloth." It does not exist in reality, so this is a special design that can only be found here.

The color is a vivid mountain breath yellow. The bright yellow color reminiscent of spring sunlight beautifully lifts the mood of the person carrying it.

【Product Details】

Size: Approximately 11cm (4.33in) tall × 14cm (5.51in) wide
Material: 100% Omete silk / 100% linen lining / Metal fittings: brass

【Handling Precautions】 

Since each piece is handmade, slight size variations may occur.

Due to cutting positions, the stencil appearance may vary, so product expressions differ. We hope you enjoy each piece’s individuality. Please note that stencil placement cannot be selected. Thank you for your kind understanding.