{"product_id":"aikuma-natural-dyes-kuchinashi","title":"Aikuma Natural Dyes (Kuchinashi)","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 Kuchinashi repackaged in an unlabelled plastic container. Original manufacturer packaging is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKuchinashi is the Japanese name for Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), a flowering shrub that has been used as a natural yellow dye for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit of the Gardenia plant contains crocin, a natural pigment that produces beautiful shades of bright yellow to golden yellow on textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used in Japanese dyeing, Kuchinashi is prized for its vibrant colour and has also been used throughout history as a natural food colouring and medicinal plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt produces clear, luminous yellows that can be modified with different mordants and over-dyed with indigo to create a range of beautiful green shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for textile artists, natural dyers, and makers looking to explore the vibrant colours of traditional Japanese botanical dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrush the Gardenia fruit lightly before use to help release the colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the dye into a pot of water and bring to a gentle simmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer for 15 to 20 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\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\u003eKuchinashi 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\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 Gardenia Fruits, Gardenia Jasminoides\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":55675335377188,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0874\/0388\/files\/Kuchinashi.jpg?v=1783967348","url":"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/products\/aikuma-natural-dyes-kuchinashi","provider":"Handmayk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}