{"product_id":"aikuma-natural-dyes-yasyadama","title":"Aikuma Natural Dyes (Yasyadama)","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 Yasyadama repackaged in an unlabelled plastic container. Original manufacturer packaging is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYashadama is a traditional Japanese natural dye made from the small seed cones of the Japanese Alder, a deciduous tree long valued for its exceptionally high tannin content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprising approximately 40% tannin, these cones have been used for centuries to produce rich, dark colours in natural dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of Yashadama dates back more than a thousand years and is even mentioned in the Manyoshu, Japan's oldest surviving anthology of poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, it has been prized for creating deep brown to black shades, particularly when combined with an iron mordant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in natural tannins, Yashadama is also an excellent choice for natural dyers working with cellulose fibres, where tannins play an important role in the mordanting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for textile artists and natural dyers seeking authentic Japanese dye materials with a long cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the Yashadama into a pot of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring to a boil and simmer 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\u003eUse the extracted dye bath to dye your prepared fibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor deep brown to black shades, use with an iron mordant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal colour will vary depending on fibre type, mordant, 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 Greenalder, Japanese Alder Cones\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":55675376337188,"sku":null,"price":68.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0874\/0388\/files\/Yasyadama.jpg?v=1783966968","url":"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/products\/aikuma-natural-dyes-yasyadama","provider":"Handmayk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}