What is the tea dyeing art panel service?

It's an art creation service that uses your pet's photo and Shizuoka's traditional technique 'Suruga Washizome' along with tea dyeing to create a silk panel.

We use tea leaves that do not become products during the manufacturing process of Shizuoka tea, and we color them using iron for a sustainable technique.

What material is used?

We use smooth and lustrous pure silk satin.

How long does it take to produce?

It takes about 3 months due to custom production.

What kind of brand is Washizu. tea dyeing?

Washizu. is a sustainable dyeing brand from Shizuoka that combines traditional stencil dyeing techniques with tea. It is represented by Keiichiro Washisu.

[Shizuoka Mariko 1HOTEL] Turning Dog Memories into Lifetime Art: 'Ochazome Washizu.' Begins Made-to-Order Tea-Dyed Art Panels

Published Jun 3, 2026 10:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 4:47 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

1HOTEL in Suruga-ku, Shizuoka, has partnered with the dye brand 'Ochazome Washizu.' to begin offering made-to-order 'tea-dyed art panels' that transfer photos of dogs onto silk fabric. Using sustainable dyeing techniques utilizing Shizuoka tea, the service preserves cherished memories as long-lasting art.

1HOTEL, a hotel where you can stay with your dog in Mariko, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka, is launching a special 'tea-dyed art panel' production service, where craftsmen from Shizuoka's 'Ochazome Washizu.' dye the image of your dog onto silk.

About Ochazome Washizu. This is a sustainable dyeing brand that fuses the traditional technique of 'Suruga Wazome,' which lives in Shizuoka City, with 'tea,' Shizuoka's key industry. They use stencil dyeing techniques to develop lifestyle goods. Representative Kyichiro Washizu also serves as the studio manager of 'Sunpu no Kobo Takumishuku.'

'Tea Dyeing' Technology They reuse tea leaves that are not suitable for products from Shizuoka's tea manufacturing process as dyeing liquid. They add iron to generate a charcoal gray color through chemical reaction. Furthermore, they use a 'discharge printing' technique to color the pattern in golden brown. The tea grounds used in dyeing are returned to the tea fields as compost.

Art Close to Daily Life Based on the photos provided, they create designs and stencils, and craftsmen dye them onto 'pure silk satin.' It is a lifetime piece of art that combines the luster of silk and the depth of tea dyeing.

Lead Time: Approximately 3 months (Made-to-order)

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[Shizuoka Mariko 1HOTEL] Turning Dog Memories into Lifetime Art: 'Ochazome Washizu.' Begins Made-to-Order Tea-Dyed Art Panels

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Art Close to Daily Life Based on the photos provided, they create designs and stencils, and craftsmen dye them onto 'pure silk satin.' It is a lifetime piece of art that combines the luster of silk and the depth of tea dyeing.

Lead Time: Approximately 3 months (Made-to-order)

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