"JAPAN BLUE" The blue of the sea and sky that symbolizes the land of Japan

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-"Aizome" is a traditional dyeing technique that has been used all over the world since ancient times. In the Edo period, it was widely used in people's lives, and its dignified blue color has long colored the scenery of Japan, so much so that it was called "Japan Blue" by foreigners who visited Japan.

In Japan, where we live, there are thousands of beautiful “colors” that cannot be distinguished by black or white. Our ancestors gave names to the colors of such moments, and had a heart full of love for them. Traditional colors such as cherry blossom and madder have moved people's hearts in their daily lives. One of them is indigo, also known as Japan blue. From light blue like a calm clear sky to deep blue like the ocean at night. The expression of indigo is so rich that it cannot be summed up by one name.

Many of the indigo dyes used in Japan are carefully dyed using a raw material called "sukumo", which is made by drying and maturing an annual plant called "tadeai" and then adding water to the leaves and fermenting them. I will continue. In the past, craftsmen specializing in indigo dyeing called “koya (konya)” and “indigo masters” who made sukumo, which is the raw material for indigo, were prosperous, but with the spread of chemical dyes and indigo, it has become possible to dye quickly and in large quantities. After that, it gradually declined. Currently, there are only a few craftsmen in Japan who are making raw materials and dyeing using traditional methods. In such a modern age, there are people who protect this beautiful Japanese color.

Various items such as T-shirts dyed with traditional techniques and jackets that are easy to use for everyday use are available.
At KARAKU, you will have the opportunity to feel the charm of indigo, which has been inherited by Japanese tradition.