Japanese Indigo Stencil dyeing [Ai-gatazome]

 The origins of Aizome [ means indigo dyeing : probably originated in Nara Era : A .D, 8] and Katazome[ means the dye method of using patterns : probably originated in Muromachi Era : A .D, 15, 16 ] are not obscure , however , both of them have been continuously used as typical Japanese dye methods for centuries .
 
 Ai-gatazome developed from Aizome and Katazome and it has been one of 
the most popular dye techniques in Japan .

 Nagaita-chugata [means Japanese traditional summer wear called Yukata ] is 
one of the most typical dye works of Ai-gatazome and it has been familiar 
with Japanese people .
 However , there are a few craftsman and artist who mastered the traditional 
techniques Ai-gatazome in present . The masterpieces of Ai-gatazome must 
be created by the craftsman and artist with excellent techniques of it .

                                                          Sokei ANZAI