{"product_id":"aikuma-natural-dyes-yomogi","title":"Aikuma Natural Dyes (Yomogi)","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 Yomogi repackaged in an unlabelled plastic container. Original manufacturer packaging is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYomogi, also known as Japanese Mugwort, is a traditional Japanese botanical dye widely found across Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its soft herbal fragrance, Yomogi has long been valued in Japanese culture and is commonly used in Yomogi-Mochi, a fragrant mugwort rice cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it belongs to the Asteraceae family, its flowers are small and not especially noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn dyeing, Yomogi is appreciated for producing earthy botanical tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used with an iron mordant, it can create a deep greenish-grey shade known as Rikyu-Nezumi, a refined traditional Japanese colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for natural dyers exploring subtle, muted shades inspired by traditional Japanese textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the Yomogi into boiling water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil for 15 minutes, then strain the liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat the extraction a second time with fresh boiling water for another 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine the extracted dye liquids if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye your prepared fibres using the strained dye bath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor deep greenish-grey tones, use with an iron mordant.\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, 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 Japanese Mugwort Leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested WOF per 100g:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300g\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":55675338752292,"sku":null,"price":38.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0874\/0388\/files\/Yomogi.jpg?v=1783967286","url":"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/ar\/products\/aikuma-natural-dyes-yomogi","provider":"Handmayk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}