Chikusen Long Board Medium Indigo Dyed Yukata | A detailed summer piece depicting the 53 Stations of the Tokaido in indigo

A long, medium-sized indigo-dyed yukata from Chikusen. This beautiful piece is meticulously dyed with genuine indigo to depict the 53 Stations of the Tokaido.

As this summer comes to an end, I have put away my Chikusen long board medium-sized indigo dyed yukata from my dresser. This yukata is a delicate piece of work, meticulously dyed with indigo to depict the 53 Stations of the Tokaido .

The detailed depictions of post towns and travelers seem to capture the scenery of the past. You can feel the skill of the artisans and the depth of indigo dyeing in this yukata, which is like a work of art.

Looking closely, you can see the beautiful, perfectly connected lines and shades of color that are unique to medium-sized long boards, and the deep blue of indigo stands out against the summer air. Just wearing this piece lets you feel the tradition and story of dyeing that has continued since the Edo period. It also develops a unique color with each wash.

A detailed close-up depiction of the post towns and travelers of the 53 Stations of the Tokaido. You can feel the skill of the artisans and the depth of indigo dyeing.

It's already autumn, so I'll put away this yukata for this year and look forward to wearing it again next summer.

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