{"title":"Aikuma","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDiscover the beauty of Aikuma Japanese dyes, renowned for their exceptional quality, vibrant colours, and reliable results. Manufactured in Japan, Aikuma dyes are trusted by textile artists, dyers, educators, and makers who value consistency and precision in every project. Whether you're refreshing a favourite garment, experimenting with new techniques, or creating one-of-a-kind textile pieces, Aikuma dyes deliver rich, long-lasting colour across a variety of natural fibres. Their carefully formulated range makes achieving beautiful, even results both accessible and enjoyable. At Handmayk, we're proud to offer Aikuma as part of our growing collection of professional textile dyes, bringing the craftsmanship and innovation of Japanese dyeing to makers in the UAE and beyond. 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Original manufacturer packaging is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShikon is the root of the Murasaki plant, a perennial herb native to Japan, China, and the Amur region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been treasured for centuries for its beautiful purple pigment, shikonin, which was once considered one of Japan's most prestigious and valuable natural dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, purple was associated with nobility and high status, ranking at the highest level in Japan's traditional Twelve Level Cap and Rank System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Shikon remains one of the most sought-after botanical dyes for its rich violet and purple tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the dye in methanol or ethanol at room temperature overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain the liquid through a fine cloth to remove any particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDilute the extracted dye with water before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye your fibres at 60 to 70°C. 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