I hand-dyed new sashiko thread 20/4. This time, it's from a previous project, and I'm offering what I have on hand. (Limited to this set) ☆ 30 meters x 7 skeins ☆ Tsubaki Ai (Camellia Indigo) Leaf Dye ☆ Indigo Gradation Dye ☆ Suou (Sappanwood) Gradation Dye ☆ Lockwood Gradation Dye ☆ Onion Skin Gradation Dye ☆ Akane (Madder) Chip Gradation Dye ☆ Indigo Solid Color Mura (Uneven Dye) All are hand-dyed. Each dye has its own characteristics. Please refer to the following. They are made into small, affordable skeins. Please note that the length is limited. Hand-dyeing (indigo dyeing, persimmon tannin dyeing, plant dyeing) results in completely different colors depending on the season, time, weather, dyeing materials, dyer, and mordant. Also, it is vulnerable to friction and chemicals such as bleach. Hand washing or net washing with a neutral detergent is recommended. Please read only the relevant items below. ☆ Indigo Dye Since it's freshly dyed, the water may turn blue for the first 1-2 washes. This is the excess indigo on the surface coming off (not the same as fading that has set into the thread or fabric). There's no need to worry about color transfer to other items, but washing it before use will give you more peace of mind. ☆ Plant Dye My plant dyeing primarily uses a primitive method of collecting plants and repeatedly boiling and dyeing them, but for plants that are not available in Japan, such as Lockwood and redwoods, I use concentrated solutions. The colors will likely vary each time. Plant debris and fibers may be attached, but please understand that they are harmless. ☆ Persimmon Tannin Dye Persimmon tannin dyeing develops color through exposure to sunlight and wind during the drying process. The dyeing liquid is kneaded in and sun-dried once a day, repeatedly. Due to its characteristics, the finish has a crisp, heavily starched feel. × Iron utilizes the black characteristics when it comes into contact with iron, producing a bitterness. Plus, heat is added, so the crispness is slightly softened. The color also gradually develops, and I hope you enjoy the process of it becoming darker.