{"title":"Aizome (Botanical Indigo)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is it about indigo textiles that bring up so many sensations? The depth of blue, new or faded; the stiffness of the fibers from repeated dips in the dye vat; the fuzzy nap of fabric from years of use; all of these add to indigo’s allure. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFolks say that indigo makes the fabric stronger and avoid bugs, and that helps to heal wounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s alchemical, magical, practical, and deeply, vividly, a part of our human experience whether we are aware of it in our modern world or not. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead more about traditional indigo dying in Kyoto in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kimonomomo-shop.com\/blogs\/news\/indigo-unraveling-kyoto-blue-%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E3%81%AE%E8%97%8D\" title=\"Link to Carol Ziogas' blog discussing traditional indigo dying in Kyoto\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblog entry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"natural-botanical-indigo-100-cotton-95327","title":"Orimono Imports - Cotton Oxford Fabric Dyed with Aizome Botanical Indigo","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNatural botanical indigo dyed cotton fabric woven and dyed in Japan. This is a yarn dyed oxford fabric (thread dyed prior to weaving) which gives it a subtle stripe effect. Indigo dyeing is very labor intensive, which makes naturally dyed indigo fabrics more expensive than synthetic \"indigo\" blue dyed fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNOTE: Minimum cut starts at 0.5yd for this fabric due fabric type or print. Fat Quarters not available for purchase. \u003cbr\u003eAvailable in yardage or swatches. Swatches are approximately 4\" X 5\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant notes about botanically dyed indigo:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNatural indigo may BLEED onto your laundry and other clothing, so please be aware and wash separately. Even when dry, indigo may rub off onto other cloth but should wash out. \u003cbr\u003ePlease note that naturally dyed indigo fabrics will FADE over time with exposure to sunlight. We do not suggest this fabric for curtains or outdoor decor, but it could be used for a hat that is stored indoors when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orimono Imports","offers":[{"title":"Half Yard","offer_id":46241574125718,"sku":"261A-1202-610W-AIZOME","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Swatch","offer_id":45207231004822,"sku":"261A-1202-610W-AIZOME-SWATCH","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/9815\/8998\/files\/29.jpg?v=1769566443"},{"product_id":"kendo-cloth-japanese-indigo-cotton-fabric-15409","title":"Orimono Imports - Quilted Kendo Cloth Dyed with Aizome Botanical Indigo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhat is Kendo? It's a traditional Japanese martial art that involves using wooden or bamboo swords. This type of thick fabric is used for \u003cem\u003egi\u003c\/em\u003e (uniforms) which provide protection from bruising sword blows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of our most premium fabrics and highly coveted. Washed\/faded\/vintage appearance, but it's fresh and new. It's thick, substantial and weighty, dyed with natural indigo, and feels amazing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mill that produces this fabric has been making this type of fabric for decades, and is one of the few left in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was difficult to capture the true color so we have included soft indoor diffused light as well as indoor direct\/slanted light to give you the closest representation of this deep, spiritual navy hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Minimum cut starts at 0.5yd for this fabric due fabric type or print. Fat Quarters not available for purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in yardage or swatches. Swatches are approximately 4\" x 3\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant notes about botanically dyed indigo:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNatural indigo may BLEED onto your laundry and other clothing, so please be aware and wash separately. Even when dry, indigo may rub off onto other cloth but should wash out. \u003cbr\u003ePlease note that naturally dyed indigo fabrics will FADE over time with exposure to sunlight. We do not suggest this fabric for curtains or outdoor decor, but it could be used for a hat that is stored indoors when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orimono Imports","offers":[{"title":"Half Yard","offer_id":46248055963798,"sku":"4400-AIZOME","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Swatch","offer_id":45207228252310,"sku":"4400-AIZOME-SWATCH","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/9815\/8998\/files\/4400-AIZOME_10.jpg?v=1771290680"},{"product_id":"kendo-cloth-japanese-indigo-cotton-fabric-55860","title":"Orimono Imports - Kendo Cloth Dyed with Aizome Botanical Indigo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhat is Kendo? It's a traditional Japanese martial art that involves using wooden or bamboo swords. This type of thick fabric is used for \u003cem\u003egi\u003c\/em\u003e (uniforms) which provide protection from bruising sword blows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is one of our most premium fabrics and highly coveted. It's light-weight but substantial, dyed with natural indigo, and feels amazing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mill that produces this fabric has been making this type of fabric for decades, and is one of the few left in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt was difficult to capture the true color so we have included soft indoor diffused light as well as indoor direct\/slanted light to give you the closest representation of this deep, spiritual navy hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Minimum cut starts at 0.5yd for this fabric due fabric type or print. Fat Quarters not available for purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in yardage or swatches. Swatches are approximately 4\" x 3\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant notes about botanically dyed indigo:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNatural indigo may BLEED onto your laundry and other clothing, so please be aware and wash separately. Even when dry, indigo may rub off onto other cloth but should wash out. \u003cbr\u003ePlease note that naturally dyed indigo fabrics will FADE over time with exposure to sunlight. We do not suggest this fabric for curtains or outdoor decor, but it could be used for a hat that is stored indoors when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orimono Imports","offers":[{"title":"Half Yard","offer_id":46241568391318,"sku":"1000-51-AIZOME","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Swatch","offer_id":45207228186774,"sku":"1000-51-AIZOME-SWATCH","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/9815\/8998\/files\/14_8f9b1070-f22c-4b97-b389-b66d1ec3d07d.jpg?v=1770934389"},{"product_id":"woven-sashiko-style-indigo-japanese-100-60753","title":"Orimono Imports - Kasuri-Sashi with Sashiko Stitching Cotton Fabric Dyed with Aizome Botanical Indigo","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% cotton yarn dyed and woven in Japan featuring sashiko stitching (in white thread) over different shades of natural indigo threads. This open-weave fabric has a nice drape on the bias, suitable for garments\/clothing. Not heavy enough for upholstery, but could be used for light decorative cushions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNOTE: Minimum cut starts at 0.5yd for this fabric due fabric type or print. Fat Quarters not available for purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAvailable in yardage or swatches. Swatches are approximately 4\" X 3\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant notes about botanically dyed indigo:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNatural indigo may BLEED onto your laundry and other clothing, so please be aware and wash separately. Even when dry, indigo may rub off onto other cloth but should wash out. \u003cbr\u003ePlease note that naturally dyed indigo fabrics will FADE over time with exposure to sunlight. We do not suggest this fabric for curtains or outdoor decor, but it could be used for a hat that is stored indoors when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orimono Imports","offers":[{"title":"Half Yard","offer_id":46241570619542,"sku":"KATSUI-SASHI-LT-A-AIZOME","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Swatch","offer_id":45207229431958,"sku":"KATSUI-SASHI-LT-A-AIZOME-SWATCH","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/9815\/8998\/files\/il_fullxfull.6758479314_h7t5.jpg?v=1769559061"},{"product_id":"japanese-noren-blank-hand-dyed-cotton-75060","title":"Kurenai - Noren Blank Hand Dyed Cotton Fabric - Navy","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese hand-dyed 100% cotton fabric. \u003cbr\u003eUse as a noren (door curtain), quilt feature, or sew the edges and hang on the wall. The back to this fabric has some variation since it is hand-dyed and not printed, some differences are natural, as shown in the listing photos. \u003cbr\u003eThis fabric is available in both navy and a natural cream as shown in the last listing photo, please check our shop for availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNOTE: Minimum cut starts at 0.5yd for this fabric due fabric type or print. Fat Quarters not available for purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurenai","offers":[{"title":"Half Yard","offer_id":45207218356374,"sku":"KW-7751-AA","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/9815\/8998\/files\/il_fullxfull.7148257560_jzgk.jpg?v=1779410091"},{"product_id":"woven-stripe-indigo-japanese-100-cotton-58793","title":"Orimono Imports - Woven Kasuri Sashi Stripe Cotton Fabric Dyed with Aizome Botanical Indigo","description":"\u003cp\u003eCotton fabric woven and dyed with \u003cem\u003eaizome\u003c\/em\u003e (natural botanical indigo) featuring white and blue dyed threads woven into irregular stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabric has a sturdy feel and does hold shape. The stitches along the warp of the fabric are spaced in a way that reinforces the straight grain, making this fabric less ideal for working on the bias in a traditional sense, however, it does lend to volume over drape and can be a very interesting design decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Minimum cut starts at 0.5yd for this fabric due fabric type or print. Fat Quarters not available for purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in yardage or swatches. Swatches are approximately 4\" X 3\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant notes about botanically dyed indigo:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNatural indigo may BLEED onto your laundry and other clothing, so please be aware and wash separately. Even when dry, indigo may rub off onto other cloth but should wash out. \u003cbr\u003ePlease note that naturally dyed indigo fabrics will FADE over time with exposure to sunlight. 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