{"product_id":"aikuma-natural-dyes-enjyu","title":"Aikuma Natural Dyes (Enjyu)","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 Enjyu repackaged in an unlabelled plastic container. Original manufacturer packaging is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjyu is derived from the flower buds of the Japanese Pagoda Tree, a tree that has been cultivated in Japan for centuries and is commonly found lining streets and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally valued in Japanese natural dyeing, the unopened flower buds produce beautiful yellow shades that range from soft golden tones to rich, vibrant yellows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, the flowers, leaves, and berries of the Enjyu tree have also been used in traditional medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn natural dyeing, however, it is the flower buds that are prized for their exceptional colouring properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to other traditional Japanese yellow dyes such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/products\/aikuma-traditional-japanese-natural-dyes-kihada\" title=\"Aikuma Traditional Japanese Natural Dyes (Kihada)\"\u003eKihada\u003c\/a\u003e and Kuchinashi, Enjyu offers better resistance to fading in sunlight, making it an excellent choice for longer-lasting botanical colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for natural dyers, textile artists, and anyone exploring the rich heritage of Japanese dyeing traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer the dye in water for 15 minutes, then strain the liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat this extraction process four times, combining all the extracted dye liquor into a single dye bath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse an alum mordant for rich, vibrant yellow shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid using excessive amounts of dye, as this may result in a lighter final colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor green shades, overdye with indigo after completing the Enjyu dyeing process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe final colour may 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\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 Pagoda Tree Buds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested WOF per 100g:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25g\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":55672007524644,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0874\/0388\/files\/Enivu.jpg?v=1783968132","url":"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/products\/aikuma-natural-dyes-enjyu","provider":"Handmayk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}