{"product_id":"aikuma-traditional-japanese-natural-dyes-suoh","title":"Aikuma Traditional Japanese Natural Dyes (Suoh)","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eSuoh is a traditional natural dye obtained from the heartwood of Sappanwood (Caesalpinia sappan), a tropical tree that grows up to 10 metres tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe heartwood is rich in the natural red pigment brazilin, from which the country Brazil takes its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced to Japan before the Nara period (710 to 794), Suoh became one of the country's most treasured dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used with an alum mordant, it produces the beautiful Suoh colour - a rich reddish-pink shade that was historically regarded as the second most prestigious colour after purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuoh creates vibrant shades ranging from soft pinks to deep reds, depending on the fibre, mordant, and dyeing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike many natural red dyes, it has limited lightfastness, so finished textiles should be protected from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for natural dyers seeking to recreate the elegant colours of traditional Japanese textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the Suoh into a pot of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 10ml of vinegar to the dye bath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring to a boil and simmer 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\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyeing in an acidic dye bath may produce lighter shades. Suoh works best on fibres that have been properly mordanted, particularly with alum. 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 Sappan Wood Chips, Sappanwood, Caesalpinia Sappan\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":55668881162532,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0874\/0388\/files\/Suoh_Sappan_Wood_Chips.jpg?v=1783399524","url":"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/ar\/products\/aikuma-traditional-japanese-natural-dyes-suoh","provider":"Handmayk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}