{"product_id":"aikuma-traditional-japanese-natural-dyes-binrouji","title":"Aikuma Traditional Japanese Natural Dyes (Binrouji)","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eBinrouji is a traditional natural dye made from the dried seeds of the Betel Nut Palm (Areca catechu), a species native to tropical regions stretching from India to Southeast Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced to Japan during the Nara period (710 to 794), Binrouji has a long history of use in both traditional dyeing and herbal medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt produces rich, earthy tones and is particularly valued for its good lightfastness, allowing dyed textiles to retain their colour better than many other botanical dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA favourite among traditional Japanese dyers, Binrouji is ideal for creating warm, natural shades and exploring authentic Japanese dyeing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer the Binrouji in water 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\u003eDye your prepared fibres using the extracted dye bath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinrouji works best on fibres that have been properly mordanted. The final colour will 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMordant \/ Modifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTin, Potassium Alum, Copper or Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Areca Nut, Betel Palm Nuts, Areca Catechu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested WOF per 100g:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\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":55668902986020,"sku":null,"price":38.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0874\/0388\/files\/Binrouji_Areca_Nut_betel_Palm_Nuts.jpg?v=1783399996","url":"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/ar\/products\/aikuma-traditional-japanese-natural-dyes-binrouji","provider":"Handmayk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}