Traditional Japanese beauty that everyone is attracted to [Aizome]

Deep blue = indigo, also called Japan blue. Indigo dyeing, which has been loved since ancient times in Japan, is not only attractive for its beautiful colors, but also for its versatile functionality and practicality.


About dyeing method Traditional indigo dyeing that has continued since the Edo period is called "sukumo", which is made by drying the leaves of the knotweed plant, which is a plant of the knotweed family, and fermenting and aging the leaves for over 100 days. )” is used for staining.

Indigo-dyed fabric, which is dyed in multiple colors, has the characteristic of being difficult to burn, so it was often used for fire extinguisher and work clothes for blacksmiths in the past. In addition, indigo-dyed fabric has excellent heat retention and durability, so it is used for daily necessities such as furoshiki, tenugui, and noren, and even today, indigo dyeing is used for various items such as clothes and socks. .

The beautiful "aging change" is also one of the attractions.
Indigo dyeing not only has unique beautiful colors and versatile functionality, but also has the great appeal of "aging" that becomes more tasteful the more you use it. As you continue to use it, the color will fade little by little, and you can continue to use it for a long time while enjoying the change in texture.