Tokyo Craft: Blue Romance

A four part series on contemporary craftsmen in Tokyo in collaboration with culture and lifestyle publication, PEN

Indigo master Noriyuki Murata has been perfecting his craft for the better part of his life deep in the hills of a sleepy town 80 minutes northwest of Tokyo. A third generation dyer, where in Japan they are considered national treasures, Murata’s stained blue hands show unwavering passion and dedication to a craft that many worry is danger of disappearing as demand exceeds supply. Murata likens his relationship to indigo to that of a woman, unpredictable and a constant learning experience.

Director: Artem Skiy

Art Director: Chace Fedor

Director of Photography: Artem Skiy

Music: Thomas Vent

Sound Design: Outlit

Translator: Asako Tomotani

Editor: Artem Skiy

Producer: Asako Tomotani

Executive Producer: Chace Fedor

Illustrator: Jeremy Hannigan

Colourist: Artem Skiy

Visual Effects: Artem Skiy

Digital Artist: Mai Hattori

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