How traditional Japanese hand-dyed towels are made

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11 ай бұрын

The video where we make our own traditional Japanese hand towels (tenugui). Get one of the remaining 478 0 at shop.lifewhereimfrom.com/ (Sorry, it's all sold out now).
The shop that made our tenugui: Todaya Shoten www.rienzome.co.jp/
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@LifeWhereImFrom 10 ай бұрын

Special thanks to my wife for setting this project up and for my sister-in-law for filming the majority of it. The temporary shop for the tenugui is shop.lifewhereimfrom.com/ UPDATE 4: SOLD OUT. I seriously didn't think this many people would want to get their hands on one. Thanks everyone! There currently aren't any plans for doing a second run.

@TheBeatles.. 10 ай бұрын

😭😭😭😭😭 - i missed out. Will you do more???

@LifeWhereImFrom 10 ай бұрын

@@TheBeatles.. Sorry, no plans at this moment.

@TheBeatles.. 10 ай бұрын

@@LifeWhereImFrom ..thanks. Another interesting segment!!

@30INT 10 ай бұрын

I'm too late T_T

@uderzo1984 10 ай бұрын

Oh no, I missed out getting a towel. If you ever order another batch I'll get one for sure :)

@LanceCSTCuddy 10 ай бұрын

This is the first time I’ve ever bought something like merch from a KZfaqr! I’m glad I got one before they sold out

@LaJonne 10 ай бұрын

Same! This really was something I had to buy! 😊

@user-no2mz9hl4f 10 ай бұрын

Hands down the best quality merch I’ve ever seen advertised.

@dcsoriano 10 ай бұрын

I wasn't as lucky.

@mikaears6787 10 ай бұрын

Bought two! How unique to be able to have a towel and say "Look here, at this video, where they are making this very towel from design to production!" My first LWIF merch thank you very much for making such unique content!

@andrewlamb3585 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Greg! You bring us content about things that make Japan so special, things that hardly anyone knows or talks about. Your channel is great!

@mydogisbailey 10 ай бұрын

as a person of chinese descent, i seriously admire japan's tradition of craftsmanship in all that they do. they have done such an amazing job not only preserving but elevating these artisans

@Jackzira 10 ай бұрын

Very very cool to actually see the process. I’ve got a few Tenugui around and I can’t believe the amount of work and craftsmanship that goes into making them.

@LARKXHIN 10 ай бұрын

"No talking!" Me, watching the video 3 continents away: 😐 I hope he can't hear me eat this snack.

@yann_p 10 ай бұрын

What a wonderful way to showcase Japanese shokunin and support the channel! (and your investment in making videos with no guarantees that the tenugui won't leave you out of pocket is admirable. Thank you Greg and Akko!)

@spamansh1710 3 ай бұрын

Supporting local craftsmanship for youtube merch is a great idea. It's a win win situation. Wish more youtubers did this

@MrKelsomatic 10 ай бұрын

As a photographer, every single step of this process was inspiring and delightful to me. I could spend days just taking photos in that dying workshop 💛

@rovidelarosa 10 ай бұрын

*Dyeing. You make it sound like it's getting out of business soon...

@MrKelsomatic 10 ай бұрын

@@rovidelarosa lmao oops

@edwardalexander9486 10 ай бұрын

Screen printing brought to the max - amazing! Such a delight to see people being creative. And a welcome diversion from all the nastiness in our world.

@nekron1991 10 ай бұрын

I love the videos about traditional japanese crafts so much. The pottery video is probably my favorite video from this channel. Please make more of these.

@ashe1317 10 ай бұрын

that is such an impressive level of craftsmanship! i can't believe how many steps it took, and how intricate they all were! truly a band of artists. it was really cool of you to not only make this video to showcase their work, but also to support them by commissioning the design. hopefully it'll inspire more people to seek out such a creative craft ✨

@nish221100 10 ай бұрын

I have quite a few tenugui around the house (I think we're an unusual case). We use them for: 1) hand towels, 2) hachimaki (Obon & Taiko) 3) small gift wrap (like a furushiki) 3) sweat towels. We also have a bunch of commemorative tenugui that we just save.

@StidyoFenwa 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I'm a printmaker and any knowledge that I can get my hands on especially from a culture with so much to learn from is dearly appreciated. I'm definitely saving this as a more current reference point. 🙌🏾

@PCFees 10 ай бұрын

I got one! These are so cool. I’m gonna have to bookmark this video so I can show my friends how it was made.

@TsubakiNya 10 ай бұрын

what an awesome process, thank you again for the hard work you put into showing us these things!

@mtwhatley3253 10 ай бұрын

I have a collection of furoshiki. Interesting patterns and scenes on each.

@saya-rbt 10 ай бұрын

0:53 As a french speaker it's so coincidentally funny that you say "[your wife] wanted to know what was inside" and then cut to a sign that says "rien", which means "nothing" in French 😄 Amazing video as usual, thanks a lot for the discovery!

@noahelric4226 10 ай бұрын

The perfect way to display my two favorite things: Japan and KZfaq! I feel so honored to have ordered one. Thank you all for all of the hard work that went into this.

@rickguzman9463 10 ай бұрын

Simply breathtaking. If more heritage, artisan crafts were spotlighted in this way, then perhaps they would be kept alive for longer. Similar to other commenters, I have never purchased "merch" like this before, but I typically think of merch as mass-produced tat with a machine-stamped logo added. Less than halfway into the video, I paused it to see if there was an order link in the description. Score! THANK YOU FOR SHARING, as always. ❤

@user-no2mz9hl4f 10 ай бұрын

This brings a whole new level to craftsmanship. I can’t believe they actually dehydrate themselves so that they can work without ceasing!

@SecretSquirrelFun 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your adventure with making this. I really really want to learn how to use the cloth to make each of those items shown - the handbag, the bottle holder tissue box cover, gift wrapping etc etc. So incredibly beautiful, and I’ve always loved that particular indigo blue that you see a lot of in traditional Japanese artworks, clothing, ceramics and crafts. Thanks again for sharing this. Much appreciated. 🙂🐿🌈❤️

@Justcetriyaart 10 ай бұрын

On a side note, would love to find tours specifically for craftmenship

@seres2312 10 ай бұрын

Can’t believe I only found out now, wish I could have gotten a piece from you but I’m so very happy for you that it sold out completely! This video is truly an eye opening experience for me and my friends, I hope they continue to persevere with this dying craft.. your video honestly deserve to get more views!

@alon4105 6 ай бұрын

Would you like to buy mine from me at cost? My boyfriend got it for me as a gift but I've never even seen this channel so I feel like it's wasted on me.

@rodgerball6149 10 ай бұрын

Yippee, I got one before they ran out. Watched your channel for years and so glad to get something to support it. Great idea for something simple yet very special.

@miaschoen8639 10 ай бұрын

This is soo amazing, I wish it would be possible to book a visit or a little tour of places like this.

@nolandderlugner1351 10 ай бұрын

this videos straight up made me emotional, the design is absolutely beautiufl

@laurdrawz3693 5 ай бұрын

As a textiles student, these videos are incredible!

@apollofolf 10 ай бұрын

Have been watching your channel for years and am happy to show support for it through this incredibly handcrafted item ☺️

@scottcochran6901 7 ай бұрын

My tenugui was delivered this morning to my home in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington DC. It looks and hangs great, thanks Greg for putting together this great project.

@contraexemplo 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful video-and towel! My spouse and I couldn’t resist-we grabbed one for our future home. ❤

@Peccath 10 ай бұрын

I never support youtubers and the like monetarily, but I ordered this product in a heart beat! Your videos are my favourite ones in all of KZfaq. Thank you!

@elisadickerhoof9463 10 ай бұрын

Happy to show support to your channel. Can't wait to display mine!

@stpatrickschoir 10 ай бұрын

Just placed my order! Thank you, Greg, for sharing this video with us! ❤

@verityviolet 9 ай бұрын

My purchase just arrived in Brisbane Australia! Arigatou gozaimasu!

@fun2lk 10 ай бұрын

The cutting of the fabric sound has a calming effect, ASMR indeed.

@flinnferret 10 ай бұрын

it's so cool when you show how traditional art and craft adapt to modern needs! these are my favorite videos :) just bought one and will probably use it as a poster

@mdhebert 9 ай бұрын

Just got my tenugui in the post in Ireland. It's great, thanks!

@pydepyper 10 ай бұрын

This is beautiful! Please work with other craftsman making special items so we can support them and you at the same time! 🥰

@ioan_jivan 10 ай бұрын

That video that just looks underwhelming but is actually a gem

@frithbarbat 10 ай бұрын

I love textiles and tenugui and have a couple I bought in Tokyo years ago. I never thought I'd be able to see how they are made, anger like you, I thought the process was much simpler. Thanks.

@TheGorgorothSpire 10 ай бұрын

My children and I love watching your videos as they're always so interesting and calming. I'm honored to order one of your hand-dyed towels! Especially after seeing the tedious craft gone into making them. Thank you! 🙏 -Dale

@adigitalis8409 10 ай бұрын

So many good memories of watching your channel came back as I looked at your design for your tenegui! And your account of the process was fascinating. Both the tenegui and your video reminded me why I love this channel. Thank you! (And yes, I ordered one-could not resist!)

@josephknoopportfolio 10 ай бұрын

I'm a longtime subscriber and just want to say that I appreciate you tackling off-the-beaten-path topics like this!

@thortremble2794 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I've been a fan for a while now. I really want to see how Aiko & Shin are doing now & how they look now. I really love the videos where Aiko & Shin are there. Are you able to make an update video with them about how they are doing. I love this channel a lot. ❤

@Ahlurglgr 10 ай бұрын

This video is better than Insider's "So expensive" series

@etherdog 10 ай бұрын

Greg, you are an international treasure! What a great story this is.

@AM-bm2xw 8 ай бұрын

That has to be the best merch plug I've ever seen! ;)

@johnkim2632 10 ай бұрын

Just purchased one. Your videos really helped plan out my trip to Tokyo.

@divyanshsaxena2218 10 ай бұрын

Always Love your videos! ❤

@Santiago-in1xf 10 ай бұрын

Bummed I missed this. I learned about tenugui on a recent visit to Japan. I started with using them as headbands but have branched into drying hand towel in summer and using them to replace bathroom towels. They dry so much faster. And in a pinch in a hotel that didn't give out facecloths, I used it for that too.

@NaryaCosplay 10 ай бұрын

This is really a cool piece of merch! I can't wait to get mine and use it!

@schwambibambi6492 10 ай бұрын

I'm so happy I got one before they sold out :) can't wait to see and feel these handcraftet pieces

@zainmudassir2964 9 ай бұрын

Wow beautiful towels

@elendoy 10 ай бұрын

Best merch ever! Just placed my order 😊

@lalalaBrandon 10 ай бұрын

beautiful capture of the process!

@jerrywu4837 10 ай бұрын

I think I recognize that Kabuki theater at 1:10 I think I walked past it when I was going to Tsukiji outer market when I visited Tokyo

@eezyclsmooth9035 10 ай бұрын

Another wonderful and fascinating video. I hope you can explore more of Japan' incredible craftspeople and their many generations deep businesses.

@vancouverpingpong 10 ай бұрын

They are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@derfred1262 10 ай бұрын

This was fascinating thank you!

@paulccrimmins 10 ай бұрын

Aloha 🤙 from Honolulu! Another outstanding 👏 video. Thanks to you, your wife, and your lovely family. I love the way you delve into the smallest aspects of Japanese culture. It really helps me understand Japan better. It's soooooo different from American and Canadian cultures.

@Fruechtchen 10 ай бұрын

Aloha to you from Germany and prayers for Maui... I love that we are connected through the interest in japans culture 😊🥰❤️

@paulccrimmins 10 ай бұрын

@@Fruechtchen Aloha to you and your family as well. Danke!

@Fruechtchen 10 ай бұрын

I've never ordered something so quickly 😂❤ i loooove it!! It will be cherished forever!!! ❤

@damianbutler-buccilli1991 10 ай бұрын

what a beautiful process! thanks for sharing!

@tehoneandonlyhaha 10 ай бұрын

Great stuff as always!

@NorahIK 9 ай бұрын

Cthis is pretty and the makers worked so hard and loveingly on it, i woula patch it with other fabrics to make curtiens

@Taiyaki4Me 10 ай бұрын

This was such an excellent video! The craftsmanship and intensive labor to make your tenugui was very well documented. Gives your viewers a whole new appreciation for this kind of work and the skill it takes. Thank you so much for sharing this! God bless.

@aarius100 23 сағат бұрын

I missed the hand-dyed towel and hope you will have more made for sale.

@RSorei 10 ай бұрын

As of this comment, 24 towels remain! Glad I got around to watching this video before they sold out, or I'd have missed my chance to order one :D I love textile crafts, and the style & colours you chose are really pretty!

@defunctchannel942 10 ай бұрын

Wow this was cool! I think I might get one of those tenugui

@Rkiver 10 ай бұрын

Oh that is beautiful. Just placed my own order!

@pixlfixr 10 ай бұрын

Another excellent video! So glad that we can buy one of your tenugui. It will be a treasured kitchen accessory for us. Can you give us a link to more information about the shokunin "expo" in Tokyo?

@savannah1394 10 ай бұрын

This is such a beautiful video

@alon4105 6 ай бұрын

My boyfriend got me one of these towels for Christmas. I've never even seen this channel until he showed me this video to explain why the towel was special, and I'm rarely on KZfaq, so does anyone want to buy it from me at cost? No shade to people that like this stuff. It's just not for me and I feel like it shouldn't be thrown in the trash if it was loved by others enough to sell out. I didn't save the cardboard mailing tube but I saved everything, even the little paper inserts.

@kellybryson7754 10 ай бұрын

That was so interesting and cool. And, what a great way for me to support the channel.

@corinekung2200 10 ай бұрын

Excellent merchandise idea!!! Great effort! I just spotted some tenegui featured at the Aomori Museum of History & your video pops up in my feed! Great timing! Thank you for making such an awesome video & paying homage to the artisans who still keep this tradition alive. Looking forward to your next video!

@thefoodkimist 10 ай бұрын

Wow, so beautiful! Very cool to see this methodology, and such beautiful results.

@supergem 10 ай бұрын

Wow! I really really enjoyed seeing the process and learning more about traditional crafts. This is the first time I've bought merch from a KZfaqr (like a few other commenters I can see!) and I'm so excited to see it. Well done to you and your family for all your creativity, hard work and care that goes into all these projects! Best wishes from the UK ☺️

@therealshard 10 ай бұрын

What an interesting process, thank you for sharing!

@BadEnglishRecs 10 ай бұрын

Wow that tengui end up to look really nice looking!

@ejmbak 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this

@Missmethinksalot1 10 ай бұрын

Omg this was a lovely video! I kept wondering about the KZfaq typo but then realized its just a copyright thing lol. This is very unique merch Greg, well done!

@sunnysideup3757 10 ай бұрын

Work of art

@awurschmidt 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful work by the craftspeople and a wonderful video. Thank you

@1199kat 10 ай бұрын

I love this video, immediately placed an order! Even before you mentioned that you can buy them I wanted one for my self, what a lovely pattern. And I have a new appreciation for this craft after seeing how much work goes into it. I really enjoy these kind of videos from you, thank you!

@77AlexS 10 ай бұрын

I LOVE tenugui and have quite a few at home. I like to swap them out when the seasons change. :) Thanks for showing us the process.

@Great_Sandwich 10 ай бұрын

Greg, you do really beautiful work. Terrific cinematography, editing, and sound. Very interesting idea, as well. Big thumbs up. 👍

@Pastel_lemons 10 ай бұрын

I have learned something new today and I enjoyed it 😊

@The_Modeling_Underdog 10 ай бұрын

That was fantastic.

@NasTwice 10 ай бұрын

Aww man, I know I'm 3 weeks in but I really wanted one. I don't usually buy youtuber merch but a handcrafted item like this, its worth it. You should find another artisan who makes traditionnal items in bulk for another video and another merch drop

@fushkl 10 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing this! im in awe!

@ladyflimflam 10 ай бұрын

It’s like you knew I’ve been sucked into the channels that film in Japanese factories.

@pavelpekun5424 10 ай бұрын

Simply awesome!

@JourneyStand 8 ай бұрын

This is so cool

@kimkaye2219 10 ай бұрын

This was so interesting!

@partyfiesta1557 10 ай бұрын

Fascinating

@mariankinoshita2616 10 ай бұрын

Lovely video! Love the detail, love the slow, smooth video style. (from an avid tenugui collector)

@rhindoc2905 10 ай бұрын

It was an excellent and clear presentation of a complicated textile process. Also funny that there is a concrete object that links the video to the process. In addition to a copy for myself, I have ordered a few pieces as good and well-documented gifts for textile-interested friends.