132.The wave/Ohmi dyeing factory

Design of the back of business card

The wave design is thought to represent something or someone no longer with us and whose memory should be kept in our hearts. It is representative of the sensitivity and thoughtfulness of the wearer.

Recommended paper: Excel KIKU (125k / standard thickness).
This stock is full of texture and is reminiscent of handmade paper. It is recommended for Yuzen designs (Ohmi and Miki dyeing factory designs) which consist of primarily of two colors.

Ohmi dyeing factory

For over 50 years, this kimono maker has specialized in pattern dyeing, a method of dyeing that uses many stencils (40 to 200 stencils) to draw one color after another. Though fewer people are wearing kimono nowadays and machine dyeing methods have increased in kimono manufacturing, this kimono maker strives for quality and makes everything by hand.