Tataki-zome, the craft of pounding plant colors into fabric, yields exquisitely fresh and detailed botanical prints.

At first glance it is nothing more than a little pounding with a hammer, but there is more to the craft than meets the eye. Fabric preparation, plant choices and finishing techniques are critical to creating and maintaining vibrant prints. The videos and guides on this page were created to support you in learning the craft, and creating prints that you truly enjoy.