Introduction to Japanese dyeing world
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The mechanism of indigo dyeing.
Indigo leaves are green, but how is it possible to produce indigo dye from this green leaf? Today, I would like to explain the strange mechanism.
The mechanism of indigo dyeing.
Indigo leaves are green, but how is it possible to produce indigo dye from this green leaf? Today, I would like to explain the strange mechanism.
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The history of Cochineal and Lac-dye
This page explains the history of Cochineal and Lac-dye. We also explain why Aikuma sells these dyes.
The history of Cochineal and Lac-dye
This page explains the history of Cochineal and Lac-dye. We also explain why Aikuma sells these dyes.
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The History and story of JAPAN BLUE
The story of Japan blue (Hokusai blue) is as beautiful as its colors. We want you to know it and try to do indigo dyeing.
The History and story of JAPAN BLUE
The story of Japan blue (Hokusai blue) is as beautiful as its colors. We want you to know it and try to do indigo dyeing.
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How to reduce Sukumo indigo?
Introduction You can choose to reduce with chemicals (Sodium Hydrosulfite and Sodium hydroxide) or natural items like Oaktree ash. The former is easier and suitable for beginners but the latter is 100%...
How to reduce Sukumo indigo?
Introduction You can choose to reduce with chemicals (Sodium Hydrosulfite and Sodium hydroxide) or natural items like Oaktree ash. The former is easier and suitable for beginners but the latter is 100%...
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How to make aizuri-e?
In the Edo era, many Ukiyo-e was created with Japanese indigo color stick pigments. This method was called Aizuri-e (藍摺り絵). We introduce how to do Aizuri here!
How to make aizuri-e?
In the Edo era, many Ukiyo-e was created with Japanese indigo color stick pigments. This method was called Aizuri-e (藍摺り絵). We introduce how to do Aizuri here!
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What are Katazome and Yuzen?
Yuzen and Katazome are traditional ways of Japanese dyeing.However, many people don't know what is different between Katazome and Yuzen. We introduce it and how to do Yuzen and Katazome.
What are Katazome and Yuzen?
Yuzen and Katazome are traditional ways of Japanese dyeing.However, many people don't know what is different between Katazome and Yuzen. We introduce it and how to do Yuzen and Katazome.