FilMelange holds an event where you can enjoy the traditional culture of Amami Oshima!

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FilMelange holds an event where you can enjoy the traditional culture of Amami Oshima!

HOUSE FilMelange will hold an event from November 23 (Fri.) to 25 (Sun.), where you can enjoy the history and traditional culture of Amami Oshima, including mud dyeing! In addition to the exhibition of traditional Oshima tsumugi, a traditional handicraft, a limited quantity of “mud-dyed” Philmerange products will be on sale.

Oshima Tsumugi, a traditional craft of Amami Oshima, the pride of Japan

Amami Oshima is famous for its traditional craft, Oshima tsumugi. Oshima tsumugi has a long history, dating back some 1,300 years. Oshima Tsumugi, which has the oldest tradition of dyed fabrics in Japan, is a traditional craft technique of the Oshima area and is known as a specialty product of the ” mud dyeing ” dyeing technique using indigenous natural resources and the most elaborate and precise hand weaving technique in the world. Oshima tsumugi, a highly sophisticated traditional craft that reflects the natural environment, history, and traditional culture unique to Amami and is a crystallization of the climate and craft techniques, will be exhibited at the Filmerange directly-managed store.

Filmerange’s lineup using “Mud Dyeing”, a dyeing method unique in the world.

In addition to the display of Oshima tsumugi silk, a limited number of Phil Melange products dyed using the historic “mud dyeing” method will also be on sale at this event. This is a special lineup of products that were not available in the collection and will be available only at the event. On the first day, Friday the 23rd, a demonstration of mud dyeing by an Amami Oshima craftsman will be held at the store. Sweets and sake from Amami Oshima will also be available, so why don’t you check out this event and enjoy the charm of Amami Oshima.

Detail information of ” FilMelange: Events on Amami Oshima

Period: November 23 (Fri.) ~ 25 (Sun.) *All from 11:00~20:00
Location: House Filmerange Jingumae Jingumae 2-6-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Shuwa Gaien Residence 1F
Tel: 03-6447-1107
Official site is here

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