{"product_id":"aikuma-natural-dyes-gobaishi","title":"Aikuma Natural Dyes (Gobaishi)","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 Gobaishi repackaged in an unlabelled plastic container. Original manufacturer packaging is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGobaishi is a traditional Japanese natural dye made from the galls of the Sumac tree (Rhus javanica), formed when sap-sucking aphids stimulate the tree to produce protective growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese galls, known as Fushi, are harvested and dried to create Gobaishi, a natural dye material rich in tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in Japan for centuries, Gobaishi has a long history in both dyeing and pigment production. During the Edo period (1603 to 1868), it was a key ingredient in Ohaguro, the traditional black tooth dye worn by married women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its exceptionally high tannin content, Gobaishi remains an important natural source of tannic acid used in textile dyeing today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt produces beautiful earthy shades and is valued for its good lightfastness, making it a reliable choice for long-lasting natural dye projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the Gobaishi into boiling water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil for 15 minutes to extract the dye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain the liquid through a fine cloth or sieve to remove the plant material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the extracted dye bath to dye your prepared fibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGobaishi can also be extracted using alkaline water, which may influence the colour and extraction efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal colour will vary depending on fibre type, mordant, water quality, pH, 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 Galls of Sumac Tree, Chinese Gall, Rhus Javanica\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":55675369980196,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0874\/0388\/files\/Gobalshi.jpg?v=1783967057","url":"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/ar\/products\/aikuma-natural-dyes-gobaishi","provider":"Handmayk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}