The popular monsters from the "Showa Godzilla Series" are dressed in the traditional colors of Japan's four seasons, and are made using the masterful techniques of one of Japan's few two-dye artisans.

This is Godzilla, with a summer theme.
This piece features a bold silhouette of Godzilla in motion against a refreshing blue base reminiscent of clear skies and the surface of water.

The contrast between deep indigo and light blue.
The cool colours blend quietly into the summer air.

The composition is bold, yet leaves a sense of space.
Hang it on the wall as art, and when combined with tatami and wood, it creates a unique presence that intersects Japanese aesthetics and monster culture.

[Product Specifications]
Design: Godzilla (Summer)
*The series includes Mothra (Spring), King Ghidorah (Autumn), and Hedorah (Winter).
Color: Dewgrass color Size: Approx. W900 x H340mm
Weight: approx. 330g
Material: Cotton Package specifications: PP bag Package size: Approx. W130 x H240mm

■About traditional Japanese colors *The dye colors are also formulated using the skills of artisans.

"Tomekon"
It is a very dark navy blue that cannot be dyed any darker with indigo dyeing.
The character "tome" means that the dye cannot be dyed any further, or that it has "stayed" in place, and it means that the dye has been completed to the limit of the navy blue color.
The pinnacle of indigo dyeing: Tokon is the traditional name for indigo dyeing and has long been considered a high-class color.

"Tsuyukusairo" (dewdrop color)
The color of the dewdrop flower signals the arrival of summer.
It is a color that gives a cool impression in summer, and is often used in summer items such as yukata and obi.
It is one of the typical colors that represents summer.

■ About Chusen double dyed tenugui
01.
First application of glue and dyeing: First, the pattern is printed with dye-resistant glue in order to dye the first pattern.
The dye is then poured over the fabric to complete the dyeing.
02.
Washing and drying: The dyed fabric is washed in water to remove the starch and then dried.
At this stage, the first dyeing is complete.
03.
Second application of glue and dyeing: Once the fabric is completely dry, glue is applied again using a stencil to dye the second pattern.
Then, dye is poured in again to dye it.
04.
Finishing: After the second dyeing, wash again to remove the starch, dry and it's finished.
Second dyeing requires repeating the same series of processes twice - applying starch, dyeing, rinsing, and drying - which takes more time, effort, and costs more than single dyeing.
In this way, the double dyeing method of chusen dyeing requires the skilled techniques and time and effort of the artisan, making it possible to create more delicate and artistic tenugui.

*The image is for illustrative purposes only. As they are all handmade, there may be individual differences in color and appearance.
*The sizes are measured by the manufacturer, so there may be slight errors.

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