Ellen Martin

Katazome

One of ten limited edition table mats made using katazome, a specialist Japanese resist-dyeing method. The process involves hand-cutting an intricate stencil to apply a paste to the fabric before hand-dyeing.

Katazome

Made from a beautiful Japanese cotton, these mats can be used together as part of a table setting or individually in any room.

Katazome

In 2019, I spent four months studying on exchange at Kyoto Seika University, where I learned traditional methods of resist-dyeing fabric, including katazome.

Katazome

The full collection of 10 unique, hand-dyed table mats. The patterns were developed from original drawings and collages of details found in the streets, shrines and temples of Kyoto.

Katazome

One of ten limited edition table mats made using katazome, a specialist Japanese resist-dyeing method. The process involves hand-cutting an intricate stencil to apply a paste to the fabric before hand-dyeing.

Katazome

Work in progress - a katagami (stencil) is hand-cut using a craft knife. The stencil is used to apply a paste to the fabric before the dye is brushed on.

Katazome

Work in progress - a resist-paste made from rice flour is applied through a stencil, then the fabric is stretched out while the paste dries.

Katazome

Resist-dyed Japanese cotton in a beautiful summery colour palette.