Plant dyed sashiko threads, hand dyed in Kyoto Japan.
【 PRODUCT DETAILS 】
- Plant dyed sashiko threads
- Thread length : about 150m per skein
- 100% cotton
- Hand dyed by Aizen koubou in Nishijin area in Kyoto Japan
【 COLORS 】
01 Tamanegi (Onion)
02 Suou-Tamanegi (Sappanwood & Onion)
03 Tamanegi with iron (Onion with iron)
04 Mizuasagi-Kuchinashi (Indigo 02 & Gardenia)
05 Asagi-Kuchinashi (Indigo 03 & Gardenia)
06 Suou (Sappanwood)
07 Kamenozoki-Kuchinashi (Indigo 01 & Gardenia)
【 About Aizen Koubou】
Aizen koubou is located in Nishijin (西陣) area in Kyoto, Japan. The area is most famous for their Nishijin-ori textiles, and the small alleyways and old Japanese houses observed throughout the district create a traditional atmosphere. Aizen koubou is located on one of those narrow alleyways. They are aiming to recreate more authentic sashiko threads, therefore their sashiko threads are softly twisted than mass-manufactured sashiko threads.
【How to handle the natural dyed threads】
Natural dyed threads require some attention and understanding of how to care.
- DO NOT USE BLEACH
- AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT WHEN STORING
It’s better to hand wash. The craftsman recommended me to wash with the dishwashing liquid. Enjoy the color aging over time.