Arimatsu Narumi Shibori is a tie-dyed kimono cloth handed down in Arimatsu-machi, Aichi Pref. It is nationally designated as Traditional Craft Product. The making of tie-dyed cloth in this town is dated back to 1608, when the founder of this technique, Shokuro Takeda and his fellow workmen established the methods. The techniques were put under protection of Owari clan, which controlled this region in those days. Arimatsu Narumi Shibori as a specialty product of the clan was used for making tenugui (Japanese towel) and Yukata (summer kimono) and became favored by people including travelers going along the Tokaido Road. The success of the business was depicted in Hokusai’s Ukiyoe. The process of tie-dyeing technique is to dye after tying parts of the fabric so that they will not absorb dye, creating various patterns. The knotted parts shrink and give three-dimensional effect to the fabric. In this craft, a technique itself creates designs, which are not swayed by the fashion. The techniques are used for various purposes including silk fabric, cotton fabric, and even materials for interior decorations these days.