Day 6. To-ji Shrine Flea Market. Here is my loot after 5 hours of serious shopping. We arrived at 7:30 and left at 12:30.
There were lots and lots of textile vendors. By noon this one was a mob scene. We were glad we went early.
This couple sold things dyed with green persimmons. I wore a scarf I dyed with green persimmon dye from Japan so we had a little conversation.
Another couple with green persimmon dyed things. I bought a hat that will keep off sun and rain.
Yet another persimmon dyer. It was really fun to find these dyers. Some also sold the dye. I liked seeing the variety of colors you can get. Kakishibu is the word for persimmon and I pronounced it so I was understood so we could connect right away.
I am loving folowing your fabric travels through Japan!
Looks like a great stash already! How long is this trip?
Did you learn what kind of mordant is used for persimmon in Japan?
Missed you and Kathy at TSA symposium in Savanah….
Donna & Mary