Length: 99cm / 1.08 yards
Width: 34cm / 13.38"

Vintage Japanese *aizome cotton.

Hand dipped in natural / botanical indigo.

It was once part of a garment taken apart for reuse.

Light weight. Excellent condition.

*Aizome, Japanese indigo cotton, is highly regarded and collected within Japan and across the world.

‘Ai’ (藍) means indigo and ‘some’ (染め) means dyeing. As a compound, 藍染め, is pronounced ‘aizome’ (ai-zo-me).

Deep shades of rich blue are produced with repeated immersion and airing. The deeper the blue, the higher the number of dips and the higher the value.

I have more of the same fabric here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/518366221/japanese-indigo-cotton-artisan-aizome?ref=shop_home_active_1

Mix and match with my other fabrics here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FurugiStar

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All items are genuine Japanese vintage or antique goods purchased personally in Japan.

Ships from the USA.

*NOTE Ensure you are aware of any customs charges (especially UK customers) that may be incurred by authorities in your country.

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My descriptions often refer to periods in Japanese history. Please use this for reference:

Edo Era: 1603 - 1868
Meiji Era: 1868 - 1912
Taisho Era: 1912 - 1926
Showa Era: 1926 - 1989
Heisei Era: 1989 - present

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