Hand-spun Cotton x Plant Dye x Indigo Layered Dye Stole The Depth of Time, in Colors Given by Nature How many "hands" were involved in bringing this single stole to you? Picking cotton, spinning it into yarn, hand-weaving it into fabric, then dyeing it with plants, and layering it with indigo. This is a special piece, born entirely from handwork, without the use of any machines. When first dyed with plants, it's a subdued, elegant blue-gray. By adding twists and layering indigo, an expression is born that appears both deep and bright depending on the angle of the light. Within the quiet blue, shadows reside, like the breath of a forest. The uneven thickness of the hand-spun cotton yarn contains plenty of air, gently wrapping your neck even on a cold winter morning. It's a plump texture, as if the warmth of hands has become the fabric itself. Because of the antibacterial, deodorizing, and heat-retaining effects of indigo, you can use it comfortably throughout the seasons. Please incorporate the "warmth of blue" woven by nature and human hands into your daily attire. Dyed with 100% natural pigments, using only what is found in nature, indigo dye has the effect of protecting your skin from ultraviolet rays. It also has antibacterial and deodorizing effects, so those with sensitive skin can use it with peace of mind. After use, try soaking it in hot water and gently rubbing it. You'll see the water turn yellow, and the indigo dye's excess will come out. This is proof that microorganisms are working. Of course, you don't have to wash it this way. For the first wash, we recommend washing it separately. Gradually, you'll be able to wash it in a washing machine with your regular laundry, using a laundry net. We recommend washing on a soft cycle! Please be sure to use detergent that does not contain bleach or fluorescent agents. Also, please refrain from leaving it wet for a long time. As you use it, experience the charm of indigo, whose color becomes more vibrant, and the comfortable feel of the soft, gentle cotton. Approximately 44 x 180 cm + fringe cotton handloom hand-spun handicraft stole muffler natural material natural dye handmade