{"product_id":"aikuma-natural-dyes-biwanoha","title":"Aikuma Natural Dyes (Biwanoha)","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 Biwanoha repackaged in an unlabelled plastic container. Original manufacturer packaging is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBiwanoha is a traditional Japanese natural dye made from the leaves of the Loquat tree (Biwa), a familiar tree found in gardens throughout Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the tree is well known for its sweet, edible fruit—often used to make jams and preserves - the leaves have been valued for centuries in both natural dyeing and traditional herbal remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese dyeing, Biwanoha produces warm, earthy shades ranging from yellowish reddish-brown to deeper reddish-brown, depending on the mordant and dyeing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts rich botanical tones make it an excellent choice for textile artists seeking natural, understated colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for natural dyers looking to explore the beauty and tradition of Japanese botanical dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer the dye in boiling water for 15 minutes, then strain the liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat the extraction process twice, combining the dye extracts into a single dye bath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse an alum mordant to achieve yellowish reddish-brown shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse an iron mordant to produce deeper reddish-brown tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor richer reddish colours, allow the extracted dye bath to rest for 1 to 2 days before dyeing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe final colour may vary depending on the fibre type, mordant used, water quality, and dyeing conditions. We recommend testing on a small sample before dyeing your full project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMordant \/ Modifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/products\/dharma-alum\" title=\"Dharma Alum\"\u003ePotassium Alum\u003c\/a\u003e, Copper or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/products\/dharma-iron-mordant\" title=\"Dharma Iron Mordant\"\u003eIron\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried Loquat Leaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested WOF per 100g:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\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":55672877809956,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0874\/0388\/files\/Biwaleaf.jpg?v=1783967670","url":"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/ar\/products\/aikuma-natural-dyes-biwanoha","provider":"Handmayk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}