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Kamesomeya
（亀染屋）
Kamesomeya is a retail brand operated by Kamesaki Senko, a dyeing shop founded in 1869.
Kamesomeya's owners were inspired by a desire to make shirushi-zome products more accessible to everyone. Shirushi-zome is a traditional dyeing technique used to create patterns, such as family crests or other designs, on fabric. Today, Kamesomeya's owners continue to use traditional printing and dyeing techniques to carefully dye their products, creating items that convey the warmth of handcrafted work.
At the old traditional building, visitors can tour the dyeing workshop and try their hand at dyeing. For more details, please visit Kamsomeya's official website.
Experience dyeing a mini-sized tairyo-bata, the traditional flag flown on fishing boats to signify a big catch on returning to port.
You can try your hand at traditional dyeing techniques unique to shirushi-zome, using the brushes of professional craftsmen. This is an enjoyable hands-on experience for everyone from children to adults.
Basic Information
| Address | 鹿児島県いちき串木野市旭町156 |
|---|---|
| Telephone Number | 0996-32-3053 |
| Business Days/ Hours | Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays (May also be closed sometimes for unscheduled holidays.) *Please check Kamesomeya's Instagram account for the business calendar. |
| Fee | Dyeing experience: 5,500 yen *Receipt of finished product You can pick up your finished item at the store or have it mailed to you. In the case of sending by mail, the minimum mailing time is 3 business days, and a separate Letter Pack fee(430 yen within Japan) will be charged. Overseas shipping is also available. |
| Group size | Number of participants: 1 to 6 *For groups of 7 to 15 (maximum), please contact Kamesomeya by phone or LINE account. |