This is a work dyed by Masao Aida, a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association and a holder of the Gunma Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property, who is a master of Edo Komon dyeing. Masao Aida has, over many years, mastered the traditional techniques of Edo Komon. He is a leading figure in Edo Komon, capable of performing highly skilled dyeing and weaving, including the development of his own designs such as "Itabiki Moku," which resembles wood grain, and the restoration of techniques like "Miyama-zome," a gradation technique. In 1983, he became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association, and his achievements have been highly praised, including receiving numerous awards such as the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs Award at the Japan Traditional Kogei Dyeing Exhibition in 1986. In 1999, he was designated as a holder of the Gunma Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property, as someone who can highly embody the techniques of Edo Komon by adding new techniques to the traditional ones. This is a work that incorporates the unique soft gradation of Itabiki Moku into the Edo Komon pattern. The fine striped pattern is dyed all over a thin silk紬 fabric with uneven threads, and a hazy mist is applied to the Otaiko section. We hope you will enjoy it in combination with your existing kimonos, such as Komon, Tsumugi kimonos, and solid-colored kimonos (Iromuji).(^^) ● Japanese Color: Grayish-brown, close to Sumiiro (ash color) ● Size: Length: Approximately 380cm Width: Approximately 30.5cm Please note that there may be slight errors due to amateur measurements. ● Material: Pure silk With obi core ● Condition: Unused, lightly tried on. It is a beautiful item, but please understand that it is a personally stored item before purchasing. ● Other notes: The colors may appear different depending on your monitor, so please be aware of subtle color differences. 【 #MasaoAida 】 1940: Born in Ibaraki Prefecture as the second son of Harukichi Aida, a Komon dyer. 1956: Trained at a dyeing workshop in Oi-machi, Tokyo, and others. 1966: Returned to Takasaki and worked with his father. 1977: Established a workshop in Ashimon, Gunma-machi (now Takasaki City). 1983: Became a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association. 1997: Examination and judging committee member of the Japan Traditional Kogei Dyeing and Weaving Exhibition. 1999: Designated as a holder of the Gunma Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property. 2002: Awarded the Gunma Prefecture Merit Award. 2008: Received the Traditional Culture Pola Award and the Takasaki City Culture Award. 2011: Received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays. 2013: Received the "60th Exhibition Commemorative Award" at the 60th Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition. July 9, 2017: Passed away. Many other items are also on sale♪ Please take a look here #cafe kimono