Talk About Bingo Fushiori yarn-dyed with sumi-zome, a rare technique in Japan.
Saki-zome (yarn dyeing) means dyeing the thread rather than the finished fabric.
The advantage of yarn dyeing is that the colors deepen as the fabric is woven.
Moreover, the dyeing is done in bundles called "kase," ensuring even penetration.
This Talk About technique highlights traditional craftsmanship and the unique quality of Japanese fabrics.
Sumi-zome is a dyeing method that has been practiced in Japan since ancient times. Sumi ink itself was already being produced throughout Japan in the Heian period (794-1192).
Among these, the Kinki region centering on Nara Prefecture is said to have been the most active.
It is a raw material that is very familiar to Japanese people, as it is used in calligraphy and art such as Suiboku-ga (ink painting).
Bingo Fushiori's sumi-zome dyes are made by fine-tuning colors based on sumi ink.
Currently, two colors are available (dark sumi and light sumi), so the number of dyeing times and dyes need to be adjusted.
The dark sumi ink has a chic atmosphere, but it is not too dark and has some warmth to it. It is very rare to find black color in natural dyestuff, so it is very useful for customers.
"Fushiori thin grey" and "Futofushi charcoal" are classified as dark sumi color.
On the other hand, light sumi gives a fresh and bright impression.
"Fushiori light grey" and "Futofushi light grey" fall into this category.
A sustainable material that is also gentle to the body. Sumi ink.
It's a recommendation for naturalist.
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