Nakamura Somekojo Limited Company

糊おき
Itaba: The process of applying resist paste.
薬缶
A row of pouring kettles with narrow spouts.
染色
Koya: Demonstrating the delicate “sashiwake” (multi-color) dyeing process.
洗い
Mizumoto: Washing the fabric with plenty of water to rinse off the resist paste.
乾燥
The fabric being hung to dry in the drying area.
中村染工場店舗
We also have an on-site shop.
店舗内
A look inside our shop.
製品写真
A wide selection of Tenugui hand-dyed at our factory.
Company NameNakamura Dyeing Factory Ltd.
RepresentativeJunya Nakumura, President & CEO
Postal Code〒370-0816
Address40 Tokiwacho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
Phone027-322-5202
Fax027-325-8656
Email info@nakamura-some.com
Website https://nakamura-some.com
SNShttps://www.instagram.com/nakamura_dyeingfactory/
Company Introduction Established in 1897. We specialize in the custom order and production of “Tenugui” hand towels using the traditional Chusen dyeing technique. Our services include the manufacturing and sale of our original Tenugui, custom-made personalized towels, and orders for Noren (shop curtains), Hata (flags), Nobori (banners), and Hanten (traditional coats).

As the only Chusen dyeing factory in Gunma Prefecture, we produce and sell original hand-dyed goods. We also offer factory-exclusive outlet products. A selection of our Chusen products is also available at “Gunma Iroha” inside Esite Takasaki at JR Takasaki Station.

Inquiries Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Sundays, Public Holidays, and occasional Saturdays.
(Please note: The physical shop may be closed while we are participating in temporary exhibitions or events.)