Simmering medicinal plants with water and fire. Gently swaying fabric in the colors. Each piece is hand-dyed. Bathed in sunlight and wind, Made with the power of nature and a lot of care. Since ancient times, plant dyeing has been said to not only add color to clothing but also to protect and heal the mind and body by wearing clothes with medicinal properties, allowing one to receive the benefits of herbs through the skin. The gentle colors of nature are beautiful. These fluffy belly bands, knitted with silk and cotton, are carefully selected from items made by Japanese artisans. They are gentle on the skin and comfortable to wear without constriction. We are particular about using natural materials without chemical fibers or dyes, valuing comfort and peace of mind. We dyed with madder and loquat, along with cattails, Japanese hemp, and beech leaves gathered from the forest. Protect your body from the cold and enjoy a healthy life. Please enjoy the healing power of nature. ◇ Madder It is said to purify the blood, improve circulation, and warm the body. ◇ Loquat leaves Detoxification and strengthening of the immune system. ◇ Cattails Said to be effective for purification, detoxification, and improving intestinal function. ◇ Pure hemp Since ancient times in Japan, it has been used as a sacred plant to "exorcise impurities" and is used in Shinto rituals such as the amulets of Ise Jingu Shrine and the shimenawa ropes of shrines. ◇ Beech Color: Madder and Loquat Each item is hand-dyed, so there may be slight individual differences. Material: Outer: 80% cotton, 20% silk Lining: 100% cotton Separate elastic used (the surface that touches the skin is silk and cotton) Size: Free Length: 36cm Width: Approximately 20cm Stretched size: 60cm (120cm circumference) Care Instructions: Plant dyes are sensitive to alkaline and acidic substances, so please wash with a neutral detergent. Due to the natural dyes, they are prone to color fading and are weaker to direct sunlight and synthetic detergents compared to chemical dyes. Also, to prolong the effects of silk and medicinal herbs, avoid direct sunlight when washing, and wash by hand or in a net, using detergents that are gentle on the body and the environment. Avoid bleach, fabric softener, and oxygen-based detergents. Each item is handmade. There may be slight color unevenness and wrinkles remaining. Please understand this as part of the charm. We create in an environment free from synthetic fragrances, pets, and tobacco. Also sold on other sites. If sold out, it will take some time to produce.