A combination of various types of threads from Oshima Tsumugi.
Honba Dorozome (Authentic Mud Dyeing)
Honba Dorozome, or “authentic mud dyeing,” is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique originating from Amami Ōshima, an island in southern Japan. The process uses natural materials such as sharinbai (a native plant) for tannin and local iron-rich mud (doro) to create deep brown or reddish-black hues.
Ai Dorozome (Indigo Mud Dyeing)
Ai Dorozome, or “indigo mud dyeing,” is a variant of Honba Dorozome that incorporates natural indigo dye (ai) into the mud dyeing process.
Kimono made from silk threads dyed with traditional honba dorozome (authentic mud dyeing) or honba ai-dorozome (authentic indigo mud dyeing) represents the harmony of nature and craftsmanship. These garments feature rich, earthy colors and a unique texture, often seen in Amami’s famous Oshima Tsumugi silk. Each kimono grows more beautiful with time and wear.
Weight 60g
■How to handle skeins■ The skein has a beginning and an end. First, find the beginning and the end. The one that pulls lightly and the thread comes out smoothly is the beginning. The one that pulls lightly and gets entangled is the end. If you set the beginning to the top, the thread can be pulled out smoothly.
