It was Osaka that brought up indigo, born in Awa, to Japan’s No. 1
Natural indigo dye balls called Aidama or Sukumo nurtured in the Yoshino river basin of Tokushima Prefecture were transported to Osaka on boats. These dye balls were purchased by Osaka merchants and thus distributed throughout Japan. Natural indigo dyes, which later became to be called “Japan Blue” is a treasure bred by Awa and conveyed to the world by Osaka.
Indigo dye breathes. Sukumo fermented indigo leaves are blended with ash-lye and matured in earthenware pots. Every morning, the artisans listen to their voices and measure the temperature, communicate with them to bring out the colors. No same color can be produced twice: its process is better described as nurturing than dyeing.
Our work robes cannot be mass-produced. Their blue hues and texture also differ one by one. This uniqueness therefore conveys the message that the robes have been prepared just for your family.
The moment you slide your arms through these work robes, the fast pace of ordinary life quietly loosens its hold
Passing under the noren half-curtains and dressing in these indigo-dyed work robes will invite you to an exceptional moment.
Images courtesy of Nogawa Senshoku Kogyo Co., Ltd.
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