{"product_id":"aikuma-myouban-potassium-alum","title":"Aikuma Myouban (Potassium Alum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis professional material is used by the Handmayk Studio in workshops and production. To make it accessible for sampling and small projects, it has been repackaged by Handmayk into smaller quantities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Product images are for reference purposes only. You will receive 100g of Myouban repackaged in an unlabelled plastic container. Original manufacturer packaging is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAikuma Myouban is Potassium Alum, the traditional aluminium mordant used in Japanese natural dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most widely used mordants for botanical dyes, helping natural colourants bond to fibres while improving colour depth, vibrancy, and wash fastness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable primarily for protein fibres such as wool and silk, Potassium Alum produces clean, bright colours without significantly altering the natural character of the dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also commonly used on cellulose fibres when paired with a tannin mordant as part of the traditional mordanting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential mordant for anyone exploring traditional Japanese dyeing or botanical dyeing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Natural Dyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Wool \u0026amp; Silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Cotton, Linen, Hemp, Rayon \u0026amp; Bamboo (with Tannic Acid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Traditional Japanese Dyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Fiber Reactive Dyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Acid Dyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Indigo Vat Dyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin of Brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin of Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aikuma","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":55735465705764,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0874\/0388\/files\/Potassium_alum.jpg?v=1784025643","url":"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/ar\/products\/aikuma-myouban-potassium-alum","provider":"Handmayk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}