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Marimomen
A gallery shop offering Arimatsu Shibori textiles, bringing traditional craftsmanship into everyday life.
Located in Nagoya's Midori Ward, Arimatsu is renowned for its traditional tie-dye craft, Arimatsu Shibori—officially recognized as a national traditional craft. Marimomen is a charming gallery shop run by two skilled female artisans who create vibrant, innovative pieces while carefully preserving traditional techniques, appealing to modern tastes.
Among the diverse methods of Arimatsu Shibori, Marimomen specializes in the "Itajime Shibori" technique, where fabric is folded, clamped between two wooden boards, and dyed. Their popular hand towels (tenugui) use Ise cotton—a traditional textile from Mie Prefecture known for its soft feel and wrinkle resistance, gaining even more character with each wash.
In addition to hand towels, Marimomen offers everyday items such as clothing, bags, and accessories—perfect pieces to incorporate into daily life. Visitors often find themselves happily engrossed in selecting souvenirs or special gifts.
Highlights
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Offers creatively designed Arimatsu Shibori products made with traditional craftsmanship and contemporary flair.
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Popular hand towels (tenugui) crafted from Ise cotton, a traditional textile from Mie Prefecture.
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Features a wide range of everyday items such as clothing, bags, and accessories, all showcasing beautiful Shibori designs.
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Hand-painted, dyed jika-tabi (traditional split-toed shoes) are also available.
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Particularly popular are the beautiful geometric-patterned hand towels (tenugui).
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Hand towels made from Ise cotton, a traditional textile from Mie Prefecture.
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Operated by two dye artisans: Mari and Yu
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Clothing items feature charming, playful designs—each handmade and uniquely patterned.
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Entrance decorated with colorful hand towels.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are there services in foreign languages? (If so, please provide the supported languages.)
Not available.
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Do you offer tax-free services?
No, we don't.
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Is gift wrapping available?
Gift wrapping is available.
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Do you have an overseas-shipping service?
International shipping is available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- まり木綿
- Postal Code
- 458-0924
- Address
- 2324 Arimatsu, Midori-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi
- Telephone
- 052-693-9030
- Closed
- Irregular holidays
- Business hours
- 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Directions
- 2-minute walk from Arimatsu Station (Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line)
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)