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TAKADA KATAZOME

Indigo Dyed Coaster

Indigo Dyed Coaster

$15.00 AUD
$15.00 AUD
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Bring a touch of Japanese craftsmanship to everyday rituals with these hand-dyed katazome coasters by Takada Katazome Studio in Yugawara, Japan.

Each coaster is created using katazome, a traditional resist-dyeing technique where intricate patterns are applied with hand-cut stencils before being dyed in rich natural indigo. The result is a beautifully textured piece that celebrates the subtle variations only found in handmade work.

The collection features seasonal flora and fauna deeply rooted in Japanese culture—from plum blossoms and bush warblers that herald spring, to fragrant gardenias, woodland bellflowers, and birds amongst ripening pomegranates. Inspired by nature's changing rhythms, these timeless motifs bring quiet beauty to the tea table, desk or dining setting.

Designed for everyday use, each coaster is backed with nylon for added durability while retaining the warmth and character of hand-dyed cotton. Whether paired with a favourite tea bowl, coffee cup or sake glass, they offer a simple way to incorporate traditional Japanese craft into daily life.

Details

  • Handmade by Takada Katazome Studio
  • Traditional katazome resist-dyeing
  • Hand-dyed in natural indigo
  • 100% cotton face with nylon backing
  • Approx. 11 × 11 cm
  • Made in Yugawara, Japan
  • Sold individually

Please note: As each coaster is dyed entirely by hand, slight variations in colour and pattern are part of its unique character and a testament to the handmade process.

Price is per coaster

11cm×11cm

Design: Masahiko Takada & Chota Takada
Dyeing: Chota Takada

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ABOUT THE MAKER

Takada Katazome | 型染工房たかだ | Yugawara, Shizuoka Prefecture

In the coastal town of Yugawara, where mountains rise behind the sea and clear water runs through the valley, artisan Chota Takada continues a quiet, devoted practice of Katazome.

Our Brand Manager had the pleasure of visiting Chota Takada and his wife, Tomoko at their workshop in March 2026. They were exceptionally warm and generous, and welcomed us into their working space with great kindness - an experience that offered a deeper understanding of both their craft and their way of life.

His story begins with his father, who trained as a live-in apprentice under Living National Treasure Keisuke Serizawa. From that lineage came not only technique, but a philosophy: observe carefully, sketch faithfully, and create objects that are practical yet beautiful.

After 15 years working side by side with his father, Chota Takada continues this quiet practice of katazome today. The studio creates works that are not positioned as rarefied art objects, but as mingei - folk crafts made for everyday life. Each piece balances functionality and quiet beauty, designed to be used, lived with, and appreciated daily.

Every item is dyed by hand, one by one, ensuring subtle variations and individuality in each work.