This cushion cover was dyed by Japanese technique tie-dye "Shibori" in Amami island, Japan, dyed by the mud dye studio, Kanai Kougei. The studio was handed method down from one generation to another, the parts of the method are following the same technique of traditional Kimono dyeing.
It is dyed with Indian indigo about 3-4 times and 2 times of mud dye (Rhaphiolepis indica var umbellata), so that 5-6 times in total in order to express the beauty of the deep dark blue.
Brand Mills
Material 100% cotton (made in Japan), Natural indigo dye
Size
30 x 60cm
Dyed in Japan by Kanai Kougei (5 times by indigo, 3 times by mud dyeing), Shibori by Mills
MADE IN JAPAN
Attention: Hand-wash with water or lukewarm water (under 30℃) using a mild detergent. Do not soak, wash separately.
Shape garment and leave to dry, avoid sunlight due to vegetable dye.
Do not use harsh detergents that contain alkaline soap, bleaches or brightener.