Dyeing that combines Japanese and Western culture
Kanagawa-Kanto
Area
Yokohama: A Gateway to Japan's Modernization
Yokohama, just south of Tokyo, transformed from a small fishing village to a bustling port city pivotal in Japan's modernization. In 1854, Commodore Perry's arrival led to the Treaty of Kanagawa, ending Japan's isolation and opening it to trade.
By 1859, Yokohama became a hub for international commerce, attracting global merchants and bringing new technologies.
During the Meiji era, it saw Japan's first railway and Western-style advancements.
Despite challenges like the 1923 earthquake and WWII bombings, Yokohama rebuilt itself into a modern metropolis.
Today, it is Japan's second-largest city, featuring a stunning waterfront, shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, symbolizing Japan's resilience and progress.
History
Dyeing that combines Japanese and Western culture
Yokohama Port, which opened in 1859, became a base for overseas trade under the rule of the Edo Shogunate.
Hamamonyo was founded in 1948 in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture as a printing factory specializing in the dyeing of scarves and handkerchiefs. It began when woodblock printmakers who had previously produced ukiyo-e prints and labels for tea boxes for export moved to Yokohama and created a unique style called Yokohama Nassen, which combined Japanese techniques with overseas knowledge.
Blessed with a favorable climate and water resources, Yokohama has long flourished as a place for printing.
Hamamonyo continues to innovate its own dyeing techniques while preserving traditional techniques, and share them with the world.
Characteristic
To improve Yokohama's traditional textile dyeing methods.
HAMAMONYO's TEXTILE honors Yokohama's traditional textile printing by hand-dyeing intricate patterns with screen molds in vibrant colors. We use carefully chosen cotton to ensure a unique texture and feel.
Our eco-friendly bleached cotton is chemical-free, making it safe for people and nature.
This beautiful and deep dyeing method needs our skilled craftsmen.
Over generations, we have mastered creating playful and stunning designs that show Japan's seasons, nature, and culture.
For Customers
Enjoy a playful and stylish tenugui
At HAMAMONYO, we cherish Japan's four seasons with heartfelt proposals that capture every moment.
We carefully follow each step, from using soft materials to playful designs and reliable dyeing techniques.
Handling planning, production, and sales in-house allows us to create unique products like towels, handkerchiefs, and framed decorations.
Enjoy our products for yourself or as seasonal gifts for loved ones.
Award
2007 "Yokohama Furoshiki Series" won the Ishizaka Koji Award Grand Prix at the 12th Yokohama Goods "Yokohama 001" held by the Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau.
2007 "Tenugui Book" won the Good Design Award, Director-General of Small and Medium Enterprises Special Award.
2008 "Tenugui no iroha handkerchief" won the Good Design Award.
2008 "Tenugui Book Series" won the Hibino Katsuhiko Award at the 13th Yokohama Goods "Yokohama 001" held by the Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau.
2014 "Overlaid Picture Tenugui Towel" won the Good Design Award.
2022-2023 "Pictured Tenugui Towel" won the Gold Prize at Omotenashi Selection