{"product_id":"edo-sarasa-floral-arabesque-navy-tote-bag","title":"Edo Sarasa · Floral Arabesque Navy Tote Bag","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"brand-japan-text-page\" data-mzl-content-mode=\"TEXT_ONLY_CARE\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\" data-mzl-role=\"DETAILS_SUMMARY\" aria-labelledby=\"bj-details_summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"bj-details_summary\"\u003eFloral rhythm, framed in navy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA field of floral arabesque meets deep navy handles and base in this Edo Sarasa tote. Made from 100% cotton and shaped at 27 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, it brings a richly worked textile surface into a clear, everyday carrying form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* LONGFORM_REPAIR_V1:DETAILS_SUMMARY *\/section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=DETAILS_SUMMARY]{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,64px) 0!important;min-height:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=DETAILS_SUMMARY]:empty{display:none}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=DETAILS_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__lede,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=DETAILS_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__intro,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=DETAILS_SUMMARY] 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.bj-text-photo-slot{flex-basis:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* STEP2_LAYOUT_V1 *\/\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"]{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,64px) 0!important;min-height:0}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"]:empty{display:none}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"] h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,64px)!important;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 24px;max-width:100%}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"] .bj-text-photo-slot:empty{display:none}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"] .bj-longform__facts{display:block;margin:24px 0 0}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"] .bj-longform__facts\u003ediv{display:block;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"] .bj-longform__facts dt{display:block;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}\nsection[data-step2-layout=\"STEP2_LAYOUT_V1\"] .bj-longform__facts dd{display:block;margin:0;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)!important;line-height:1.4;overflow-wrap:anywhere}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-japan-text-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-mzl-role=\"PRIMARY_USE\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\" aria-labelledby=\"bj-primary_use\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003eUSE \u0026amp; APPRECIATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bj-primary_use\"\u003eWays to enjoy floral pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__story-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\" data-use-append=\"SCENE_01\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eArt to carry into the gallery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a quiet gallery visit as an occasion to pair the tote with a simple, light-colored outfit. Its floral arabesque becomes a small composition of its own beside larger works of art, while the navy handles and base give the patterned cotton a clear visual frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/BJ_P_00008_scene-01_06b7f096-84e9-4f74-83a1-7f4ebd449ebf.png?v=1789216220\" alt=\"A woman in a cream suit holding the navy floral Edo Sarasa tote beside an abstract painting in a gallery.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\" data-use-append=\"SCENE_03\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA pause among flowers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettle into a bright sitting room with a book and a cup of tea nearby. Against a soft rose knit and pale skirt, the tote brings its own rhythm of flowers and curling stems. Enjoy the way those details echo the plants and floral ceramics around you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/BJ_P_00008_scene-03_37071dc1-54b3-456e-9ecf-110d239e937c.png?v=1789216221\" alt=\"A seated woman holding the floral Edo Sarasa tote in a bright room with plants and a teacup.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\" data-use-append=\"SCENE_04\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePattern for an evening gathering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an indoor evening gathering, pair the tote with a solid-colored dress and let the textile provide the detail. The cream floral field stands out against deep green, with navy edging keeping the composition defined. Warm lamplight offers another setting in which to appreciate the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/BJ_P_00008_scene-04_9c33fe42-a18d-4801-8ccd-b8c4bfad05d6.png?v=1789216220\" alt=\"A woman in a green dress holding the navy floral tote in a warmly lit room with a piano.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\" data-use-append=\"SCENE_05\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBegin with the pattern\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake the tote the starting point for an outfit, choosing a pale blouse, a textured jacket, or understated shoes to sit alongside its floral cotton. Seen together before dressing, these pieces invite a considered balance of pattern and plain color, with the navy base anchoring the arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/BJ_P_00008_scene-05_30be8dd8-8ce6-482b-9a04-3611f44869aa.png?v=1789216220\" alt=\"The floral Edo Sarasa tote on a pale upholstered seat beside neutral clothing and cream shoes.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\" data-use-append=\"SCENE_06\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA place at the table\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the floral pattern into the moment of a leisurely meal or coffee break. Beside a pale tabletop, simple cup, and favorite book, the cream ground and muted colors are easy to appreciate. Keep the surrounding arrangement spare so the cotton textile remains the focus of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/BJ_P_00008_scene-06.png?v=1789216220\" alt=\"The navy floral Edo Sarasa tote on a round table beside a coffee cup, a book, and potted greenery.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"bj-longform__story-card\" data-use-append=\"SCENE_07\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBetween appointments\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the next indoor appointment, take a moment to notice the tote against a quiet, neutral interior. The pale seat makes the floral field and navy outline especially distinct. Pair that visual contrast with simple clothing, carrying the same patterned accent from one part of the day to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/BJ_P_00008_scene-07.png?v=1789216221\" alt=\"The navy floral Edo Sarasa tote resting on a pale car seat beside dark wood trim.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* LONGFORM_REPAIR_V1:PRIMARY_USE *\/section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRIMARY_USE]{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,64px) 0!important;min-height:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRIMARY_USE]:empty{display:none}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRIMARY_USE] .bj-longform__lede,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRIMARY_USE] 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class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\" data-mzl-role=\"PASSPORT_SUMMARY\" aria-labelledby=\"bj-passport_summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003eOBJECT PASSPORT \/ CARE \u0026amp; USE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bj-passport_summary\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__care\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-longform__media bj-longform__media--natural\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/care-summary_91c45c30-5699-4e75-97e3-10c2ffe2dd19.png?v=1788683058\" alt=\"Care summary for the Edo Sarasa navy tote: washing, ironing, and outdoor use are not permitted.\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__care-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current product master marks washing, ironing, and outdoor use as not permitted. Keep this cotton tote for indoor use, and do not launder or iron it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* LONGFORM_REPAIR_V1:PASSPORT_SUMMARY *\/section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY]{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,64px) 0!important;min-height:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY]:empty{display:none}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__lede,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__intro,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] h2{max-width:100%;width:100%;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] 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0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__facts\u003ediv{display:block;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__facts dt{display:block;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-longform__facts dd{display:block;margin:0;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)!important;line-height:1.4;overflow-wrap:anywhere}@media(max-width:780px){section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-text-photo-copy,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PASSPORT_SUMMARY] .bj-text-photo-slot{flex-basis:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-japan-text-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\" data-mzl-role=\"PRODUCT_FACTS\" aria-labelledby=\"bj-product_facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003eOBJECT PASSPORT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bj-product_facts\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"bj-longform__facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHeight 27cm(including handles 38cm)× Width 33cm × Depth 15cm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMaterial\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e100% cotton\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eProduct weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e500 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOrigin\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eJapan\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* LONGFORM_REPAIR_V1:PRODUCT_FACTS 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1em}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] h3{margin-bottom:28px}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] h4,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] h5{font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.4;margin:1.4em 0 .7em;font-weight:600}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__facts{display:block;margin:24px 0 0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__facts\u003ediv{display:block;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__facts dt{display:block;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-longform__facts dd{display:block;margin:0;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)!important;line-height:1.4;overflow-wrap:anywhere}@media(max-width:780px){section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-text-photo-copy,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=PRODUCT_FACTS] .bj-text-photo-slot{flex-basis:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-japan-text-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\" data-mzl-role=\"CRAFT_HERITAGE\" aria-labelledby=\"bj-craft_heritage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003eCRAFT HERITAGE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bj-craft_heritage\"\u003eCraft Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarasa originated in India more than 3,000 years ago and spread across Asia and Europe, developing in ways that reflected the cultures of each region.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is believed to have reached Japan during the Muromachi and Momoyama periods, between the 14th and 16th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdo Sarasa emerged from the middle to the late Edo period. By the closing years of the period, stencil-printing specialists had established a distinctly Japanese form of sarasa that became widely known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts designs often stylize flowers, plants, birds, animals, and human figures, combining an exotic visual character with the climate and aesthetic sensibilities of Japan. Depending on the design, artisans layer color through approximately 20 stencils, or as many as 90 for more intricate patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle shading, softly blended effects, delicate tonal gradations, and a subdued palette shaped by Tokyo's water are defining characteristics of the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* LONGFORM_REPAIR_V1:CRAFT_HERITAGE *\/section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE]{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,64px) 0!important;min-height:0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE]:empty{display:none}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__lede,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] 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img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__care-copy{padding-top:24px}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-text-photo-copy,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-text-source,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__care-copy{font-size:clamp(16px,1.6vw,20px);line-height:1.8;overflow-wrap:anywhere}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-text-photo-copy p,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-text-source p{margin:0 0 1em}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] h3{margin-bottom:28px}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] h4,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] h5{font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.4;margin:1.4em 0 .7em;font-weight:600}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__facts{display:block;margin:24px 0 0}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__facts\u003ediv{display:block;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #cccccc}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__facts dt{display:block;margin:0 0 12px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-longform__facts dd{display:block;margin:0;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)!important;line-height:1.4;overflow-wrap:anywhere}@media(max-width:780px){section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-text-photo-copy,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=CRAFT_HERITAGE] .bj-text-photo-slot{flex-basis:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-japan-text-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\" data-mzl-role=\"HOW_ITS_MADE\" aria-labelledby=\"bj-how_its_made\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003eHOW IT’S MADE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bj-how_its_made\"\u003eHow It’s Made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Making Process\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdo Sarasa is created by layering multiple stencils and colors by hand to form patterns on cotton or silk.\u003cbr\u003eEven a relatively simple design may require 20 to 30 stencils, while an intricate pattern may use as many as 90.\u003cbr\u003eThe artisan plans the palette around the fabric's ground color and the customer's order, then mixes the dyes with careful attention to how the colors will appear when layered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e1. Making the Stencils\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheets of handmade washi are laminated with persimmon tannin to form traditional stencil paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe design is cut into the prepared paper to create the stencils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2. Planning the Ground Color and Palette\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe artisan considers the fabric's ground color and the customer's order when selecting the colors for the pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe full palette is planned with careful attention to the appearance of overlapping colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e3. Dyeing the Ground Color\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton or silk fabric is given its ground color using hikizome, a method of applying dye across the fabric with a brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis establishes the overall color of the cloth before the patterned colors are applied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e4. Preparing the Printing Paste and Dyes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA printing paste is prepared from glutinous rice flour, rice bran, salt, and other ingredients for use in stencil dyeing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dyes are mixed with careful consideration of how each color will appear when layered with the others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e5. Hand Stencil Dyeing\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach stencil is positioned on the fabric, and color is rubbed through it by hand with a brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepending on the design, approximately 20 to 90 stencils are carefully aligned and used in succession to build the pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe artisan adjusts the pressure and movement of the brush to create subtle shading, softly blended effects, and delicate tonal gradations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* LONGFORM_REPAIR_V1:HOW_ITS_MADE *\/section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=HOW_ITS_MADE]{padding:clamp(24px,4vw,64px) 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dd{display:block;margin:0;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)!important;line-height:1.4;overflow-wrap:anywhere}@media(max-width:780px){section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=HOW_ITS_MADE] .bj-text-photo-copy,section[data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\"][data-mzl-role=HOW_ITS_MADE] .bj-text-photo-slot{flex-basis:100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-japan-text-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bj-longform__section bj-longform__white\" data-bj-layout=\"TEXT_FIRST_ID01_V2\" data-mzl-role=\"MAKER\" aria-labelledby=\"bj-maker\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-longform__shell\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bj-longform__eyebrow\"\u003eMEET THE MAKER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bj-maker\"\u003eMeet the Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-photo-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAKER · OCHIAI, TOKYO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Dyeing Culture Carried by a Community\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome-no-Sato Ochiai preserves more than finished textiles. It carries forward the knowledge of how designs are drawn, stencils are cut, color is judged, cloth is stretched, and skill is passed from one person to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"bj-text-photo-slot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8842\/3743\/files\/img_maker.jpg?v=1788683058\" alt=\"A person in kimono standing before a dark wooden workshop exterior.\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bj-text-source\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eYoko Takaichi, Representative Director and Cultural Steward\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoko Takaichi’s path into this world began through the neighborhood itself. Raised close to kimono through her mother, who worked in tailoring, she later created a local community publication while raising her family. A visit to the dye house Futabaen led to her involvement with Some-no-Komichi, a community project created to make Ochiai’s nearly hidden dyeing culture visible again. In 2015, she served as the project’s representative. She now leads Some-no-Sato Ochiai as its representative director.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer role is to hold together the workshop’s cultural purpose, its relationship with the neighborhood, and the work of the dyeing craftspeople. The dyeing itself is carried out by the workshop’s craftspeople; Takaichi is introduced here as the representative who connects their work with the wider community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA Century of Dyeing in Ochiai\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop traces its lineage to Futabaya, established in Ochiai in 1920. The district had become a center for dyeing as makers moved upstream in search of cleaner water along the Kanda and Myoshoji rivers. At its height, the area was home to more than 300 dye-related businesses; lengths of cloth being rinsed in the river were once part of the neighborhood’s everyday landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat industrial landscape has become far smaller, but the work continues. Some-no-Sato Ochiai was established to carry the century-old workshop heritage forward, train people, share the culture, and keep hand processes present in the city where they developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy the Hand Still Matters\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdo dyeing is a sequence of judgments. A design is translated into stencils; cloth is fixed evenly to a long printing board; paste and color must be applied with control; each layer must meet the last. A single Edo Sarasa design may require dozens of stencils, while especially complex work can require hundreds. In the coloring room, recipes handed down over time are not simply repeated: craftspeople continue to adjust and develop color by eye and by experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not invisible extras added to a finished object. They are the source of its rhythm, depth, and human presence—the qualities that allow a textile to feel composed rather than merely printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat Closes the Distance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a customer viewing the work from overseas, trust comes from a visible chain rather than a generalized story about “Japanese tradition”: the named workshop in Ochiai, the people who sustain it, the stencils and dyeing processes practiced there, and close views of the dyed surface. 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