{"product_id":"aikuma-traditional-japanese-natural-dyes-dokoppi-kunugi","title":"Aikuma Traditional Japanese Natural Dyes (Dokoppi-Kunugi)","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eDokoppi-Kunugi is a traditional Japanese natural dye made from the acorns and acorn cups of the Sawtooth Oak (Quercus acutissima), a deciduous tree native to Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the acorn and its cup produce beautiful wild golden yellow shades, making this dye an excellent choice for creating warm, earthy colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, Dokoppi-Kunugi has been used as an under-dye, providing a rich yellow base before over-dyeing with other natural dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn ancient Japan, it was known as Tsurubami and was also used to produce deep brown and blackish-brown tones when combined with iron or other mordants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for natural dyers looking to explore authentic Japanese botanical dyeing techniques and create a wide range of earthy colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the Dokoppi-Kunugi into a pot of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat the dye bath to approximately 80°C and simmer to extract the colour. Avoid bringing the dye bath to a rolling boil.\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\u003eDokoppi-Kunugi 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\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 Sawtooth Oak Barkchips, Sawtooth Oak Acorns, Quercus Acutissima\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":55668868415780,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0874\/0388\/files\/Dokoppi-Kunugi_Sawtooth_Oak_Barkchips.jpg?v=1783399088","url":"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/products\/aikuma-traditional-japanese-natural-dyes-dokoppi-kunugi","provider":"Handmayk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}