January 27, 2023

Masaru Hori-Sensei Retirement Announcement

Skilled dyeing expert Masaru Hori-sensei will be retiring at the end of the 2022 school year (March 2023). After working for 42 years in the dyeing department of Kawashima Textile Co., Ltd. (currently Kawashima Textile Selkon Co., Ltd.), Hori-sensei has been in charge of dyeing classes as a full-time instructor at the school for over 25 years, and has devoted himself to teaching, with his high level of expertise and gentle personality.

A message from Hori-sensei:



Recently, I have started to feel that my strength is declining, and although I am filled with loneliness, I have decided to retire in March.

During my 25-plus years at the school, I have had the opportunity to meet many people, and have countless memories. Thank you very much for everything (Thanks to all the dyes as well).

I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Masaru Hori (84)
Dye Room




Please read our interview and class reports, where we have shared Hori-sensei’s attitude towards dyeing and thoughts on teaching.

An Interview with Dyeing Teacher Masaru Hori 1/2/3 (Interviewed: Jul. 2020)

Hori-sensei's Dyeing Class (Covered/Interviewed: Apr. - Nov. 2021)
1 "If the data is non-reproducible, it is better not to have it at all."
2 "The starting point for Kanzome is matching the color perfectly.”
3 "Be careful not to tangle the thread. Haste is waste.”
4 ”In natural dyeing, nothing is a mistake.”
5 ”Remembering the vibrant color”
6 ”I want students to come to like dyeing, and continue."

*If you have a message for Hori-sensei, please leave a comment here in the Japanese version of this post.