{"product_id":"aikuma-natural-dyes-zakuro","title":"Aikuma Natural Dyes (Zakuro)","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 Zakuro repackaged in an unlabelled plastic container. Original manufacturer packaging is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZakuro is the Japanese name for Pomegranate, a deciduous tree native to Iran and admired for its beautiful flowers and edible fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn natural dyeing, the rind of the pomegranate fruit is especially valued for its high tannin content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePomegranate rind has been used for centuries in both dyeing and tanning, producing warm yellow, beige, olive, and earthy tones depending on the fibre and mordant used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Iran, pomegranate has also been traditionally used to dye Persian carpets, making it a significant dye material with deep cultural and textile heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its natural tannin content, Zakuro is also useful as a base or modifier in natural dyeing, especially when working with cellulose fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the Zakuro into a pot of hot 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 strained dye bath to dye your prepared fibres.\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 Pomegranate Fruit Rinds\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":55675355037988,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0874\/0388\/files\/Zakuro.jpg?v=1783967209","url":"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/ar\/products\/aikuma-natural-dyes-zakuro","provider":"Handmayk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}