刷毛 ・ はけ ・ hake
Brush. A large number of different brushes are used in the production of kimono. Most process steps use special brushes optimized for the required work and materials.
A short list of brushes used for different types of work.
| Process | Tool Name | Japanese | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikizome | Hikizome-hake | 引染刷毛・ひきそめはけ | A soft wide fluffy brush made from deer hair (鹿毛) used to dye fabric. |