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BALCOS x Tomihiro Dyeing Co., Ltd. -- Taking on the challenge of technology to realize images [INTERVIEW]（7/18）

In the workshop of Tomihiro Dyeing in Kyoto, rolls of fabric in progress are lined up all the way to the ceiling.

In the workshop of Tomihiro Dyeing in Kyoto, rolls of fabric in progress are lined up all the way to the ceiling./ Photo by Akira Okimoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Tomoko Fujii, director of Tomihiro Dyeing Co., Ltd.

Tomoko Fujii, director of Tomihiro Dyeing Co., Ltd./ Photo by Akira Okimoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Ryuji Otani, designer of the Barcos J Line

Ryuji Otani, designer of the Barcos J Line/ Photo by Akira Okimoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

A collaboration bag that combines the skills of Tomihiro Senko and Barcos J Line

A collaboration bag that combines the skills of Tomihiro Senko and Barcos J Line/ (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Soft light shines into the Tomihiro Dyeing Workshop

Soft light shines into the Tomihiro Dyeing Workshop/ Photo by Akira Okimoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

With rolls of fabric in front of them, the craftsmen are working on their respective tasks.

With rolls of fabric in front of them, the craftsmen are working on their respective tasks./ Photo by Akira Okimoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The color also changes depending on the conditions at the time, so each craftsman's skill and intuition are required.

The color also changes depending on the conditions at the time, so each craftsman's skill and intuition are required./ Photo by Akira Okimoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Several women are working on their brushes in the workshop.

Several women are working on their brushes in the workshop./ Photo by Akira Okimoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Fujii says that there are no longer any places that make the brushes used for dyeing.

Fujii says that there are no longer any places that make the brushes used for dyeing./ Photo by Akira Okimoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Mr. Hiroshi Fujii, CEO of Tomihiro Senko, and Mr. Otani

Mr. Hiroshi Fujii, CEO of Tomihiro Senko, and Mr. Otani/ Photo by Akira Okimoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Otani's design drawings are very delicate and were created by skilled craftsmen to express his unique worldview.

Otani's design drawings are very delicate and were created by skilled craftsmen to express his unique worldview./ Photo by Akira Okimoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The original silk design drawings are carefully stored, and an environment is created where additional orders can be accommodated.

The original silk design drawings are carefully stored, and an environment is created where additional orders can be accommodated./ Photo by Akira Okimoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Collaboration bags on display and sale at Isetan Shinjuku

Collaboration bags on display and sale at Isetan Shinjuku/ (c) FASHION HEADLINE

It has a high proportion of silk, and you can feel its lightness when you hold it in your hand.

It has a high proportion of silk, and you can feel its lightness when you hold it in your hand./ (c) FASHION HEADLINE

On the side is a Jaguar with an original drawing by Otani.

On the side is a Jaguar with an original drawing by Otani./ (c) FASHION HEADLINE

A Jaguar peeks out from between the leather panels reminiscent of a transom.

A Jaguar peeks out from between the leather panels reminiscent of a transom./ (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The clasp is also engraved with an original pattern designed by Otani.

The clasp is also engraved with an original pattern designed by Otani./ (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Customers were amazed by the combination of leather and hand-painted silk.

Customers were amazed by the combination of leather and hand-painted silk./ (c) FASHION HEADLINE

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  • In the workshop of Tomihiro Dyeing in Kyoto, rolls of fabric in progress are lined up all the way to the ceiling.
  • Tomoko Fujii, director of Tomihiro Dyeing Co., Ltd.
  • Ryuji Otani, designer of the Barcos J Line
  • A collaboration bag that combines the skills of Tomihiro Senko and Barcos J Line
  • Soft light shines into the Tomihiro Dyeing Workshop
  • With rolls of fabric in front of them, the craftsmen are working on their respective tasks.
  • The color also changes depending on the conditions at the time, so each craftsman's skill and intuition are required.
  • Several women are working on their brushes in the workshop.
  • Fujii says that there are no longer any places that make the brushes used for dyeing.
  • Mr. Hiroshi Fujii, CEO of Tomihiro Senko, and Mr. Otani
  • Otani's design drawings are very delicate and were created by skilled craftsmen to express his unique worldview.
  • The original silk design drawings are carefully stored, and an environment is created where additional orders can be accommodated.
  • Collaboration bags on display and sale at Isetan Shinjuku
  • It has a high proportion of silk, and you can feel its lightness when you hold it in your hand.
  • On the side is a Jaguar with an original drawing by Otani.
  • A Jaguar peeks out from between the leather panels reminiscent of a transom.
  • The clasp is also engraved with an original pattern designed by Otani.
  • Customers were amazed by the combination of leather and hand-painted silk.
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