Using the Katazome process, rice paste is screened through a handcut stencil to form a resist. An indigo dye "bath" then creates the design on the fabric not covered by the resist.

These yukata (traditional Summer kimono) fabrics have been washed, rinsed many times, lightly starched and pressed, and will not bleed color.

The centuries-old pattern for making traditional Japanese kimono determines the 15-inch width of these lightweight fabrics.

We sell 2 kimono patterns which will be available here soon. You need an entire 11.5 meter roll of Yukata fabric (or less of wider fabric) to make one for an adult.