One of Futaba's most highly praised dyeing techniques is Edo Komon-a dyeing art dating back to the Muromachi era and then perfected in Edo and Tokyo in the centuries that followed. In our workshop we still keeps paper patterns used for Edo Komon-dyed fabrics over a 100years ago. Though they are no longer used alone because preferences for size and designs have changed, elements of these Edo Komon patterns are still applied today as the fountainhead of contemporary dyeing. Now when people are prone to make much of high-technology production systems, why they are turning to the long-established quality and beauty of Edo Komon-dyed fabrics? The reason is probably rooted in the familiar warmth of lovingly crafted objects. The world of Edo Komon is small, but also has great depth. The more you explore it, the deeper it becomes.

Edo Komon has seen various changes in technique and materials in response to changing times, but the spirit of the craftsman remains. Futaba originally produced works related to the traditional Japanese kimono, but recently we have expanded our collection to include interior decor and fashion.