{"product_id":"aikuma-traditional-japanese-natural-dyes-kihada","title":"Aikuma Traditional Japanese Natural Dyes (Kihada)","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eKihada is derived from the inner bark of the Amur Cork Tree, a deciduous tree native to the mountains of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in the natural yellow pigment berberine, it has been used for centuries to produce beautiful yellow shades on textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally valued in Japanese dyeing, Kihada creates soft lemon yellows to warm golden tones, depending on the fibre, mordant, and dyeing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its use as a natural dye, the bark has also been used in traditional Japanese papermaking and is believed to possess natural insect-repellent properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyeing Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for dyeing silk and wool without the need for a solvent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor cotton, linen, and other cellulose fibres, apply a tannin mordant before dyeing to improve colour absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKihada produces beautiful lemon-yellow shades on protein fibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the best results on cellulose fibres, we recommend mordanting with tannin before dyeing. We recommend testing on a small sample before dyeing your full project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike many botanical dyes, Kihada has moderate to low lightfastness, so dyed textiles are best kept away from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to help preserve their colour. Ideal for textile artists, natural dyers, and makers looking to explore the timeless beauty of traditional Japanese dyeing.\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 Amur Cork Tree\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":55666020286756,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/0874\/0388\/files\/Kihada_Amur_Cork_Tree.jpg?v=1783353278","url":"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/products\/aikuma-traditional-japanese-natural-dyes-kihada","provider":"Handmayk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}