Muraisenkojo Limited Company

This is the front of our building. You can see the drying area on the second floor.

Preparing the plain white cloth. We use several different types of fabric for our tenugui.

At the starching station (Itaba): Applying the resist paste using stencils.

After the Katazuke (patterning) process on the Itaba (printing table), the fabric is placed on a bed of sawdust to let it rest.

A row of pouring kettles filled with dyes.

This is the work of a traditional dyer. Now, the dye is finally being poured.

Using two kettles simultaneously to dye the fabric.

It’s being hung out to dry in the drying area.

Company Name	Murai Dyeing Factory Ltd.
Representative	Mitsutoshi Murai, President & CEO
Postal Code	〒132-0024
Address	6-17-27 Ichinoe, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Phone	03-3651-3108 Phone Inquiries: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Closed on weekends and public holidays
Fax	03-3651-3162
Email	muraisenkou@jcom.zaq.ne.jp
Website	https://tokyoteshigoto.tokyo/studio/murai-senkoujou/
SNS	https://www.instagram.com/murai_senkoujyou/
Company Introduction	Established in 1936, we are currently led by our third-generation owner. After moving from Kameido to our current location in 1939, we have preserved the heritage of traditional dyeing, specializing primarily in “Tenugui” hand towels.
We continue to produce hand-dyed Tenugui using traditional techniques, collaborating with various companies and organizations. Our strength lies in the mastery of “Chusen” dyeing—a technique defined by its speed and exquisite finish. Leveraging these traditional skills, we remain dedicated to creating a diverse range of products for the future.

Company Name

Murai Dyeing Factory Ltd.

Representative

Mitsutoshi Murai, President & CEO

Postal Code

〒132-0024

Address

6-17-27 Ichinoe, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo

Phone

03-3651-3108 Phone Inquiries: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on weekends and public holidays

Fax

03-3651-3162

muraisenkou@jcom.zaq.ne.jp

Website

https://tokyoteshigoto.tokyo/studio/murai-senkoujou/

SNS

https://www.instagram.com/murai_senkoujyou/

Company Introduction

Established in 1936, we are currently led by our third-generation owner. After moving from Kameido to our current location in 1939, we have preserved the heritage of traditional dyeing, specializing primarily in “Tenugui” hand towels.

We continue to produce hand-dyed Tenugui using traditional techniques, collaborating with various companies and organizations. Our strength lies in the mastery of “Chusen” dyeing—a technique defined by its speed and exquisite finish. Leveraging these traditional skills, we remain dedicated to creating a diverse range of products for the future.