A color created by the balance of blue and purple.
Indigo dyeing, known as Japan Blue, has many fans around the world.
BROOKLYN MUSEUM's indigo-dyed leather is finished using the Awa-sho indigo dyeing method, a designated intangible cultural property of Tokushima Prefecture.
We are particular about this "Japan Blue" rather than chemical dyes, and we met at a workshop that has been preserving traditional crafts as a weaver of cotton fabrics since its establishment in 1919. Indigo-dyed leather was finally born after many years of discussions about tanning, dyeing, squeezing, finishing, and all other techniques, all of which involved know-how completely different from thread dyeing.
We do not use any chemical dyes, and only use the power of nature to dye our products.
Indigo dyeing
How to care
Indigo dyeing
How to care
french calf
iconic leather
Tanner: Perlinger [Germany] (leather accessories)
Weinheimer [Germany] (bag)
french calf
iconic leather
Tanner: Perlinger [Germany] (leather accessories)
Weinheimer [Germany] (bag)
Indigo dyeing
Traditional dyeing on leather
Dyeing: Aifuya [Tokushima - Japan]
The indigo produced in Awa used in the Awa Masa Aizome method is a plant belonging to the Polygonaceae family.
It is dyed with an indigo dye solution using high-quality ``Sukumo'' (fermented indigo). Because it is dyed using natural lye fermentation, it is green immediately after dyeing, but when exposed to air it oxidizes and turns blue.
Natural dyes cannot be dyed in one go.
By taking the time and effort to check the mood of the indigo, a vivid blue emerges.
During the dyeing process, there is a process that loosens the leather fibers, resulting in the softness that is unique to indigo dyeing. The oxidative dyeing method creates a unique color and subtle unevenness.
Both indigo and leather are full of energy.
It made me realize that natural beauty lies in the unevenness that is not uniform.
The beauty of indigo dyeing is not only its texture, but also that it is a sustainable dyeing method.
Being able to touch the dye with bare hands is proof that it is natural.
Craftsmanship has continued to grow in harmony with the environment for hundreds of years.
Japan blue with yellow spices.
BROOKLYN MUSEUM's
HOW TO CARE
We recommend Coronil 1909 Supreme Cream Deluxe.
First, remove invisible dust and dirt by brushing, then apply a small amount of cream onto a soft cloth and apply it evenly to the leather product.
After application, brush to remove excess cream and add shine.
To finish, wipe dry with leather gloves. At this time, please be careful not to wipe too hard as this may strip the oil from the leather. The frequency of maintenance depends on the condition, but please do it once a year.
We recommend Coronil 1909 Supreme Cream Deluxe.
First, remove invisible dust and dirt by brushing, then apply a small amount of cream onto a soft cloth and apply it evenly to the leather product.
After application, brush to remove excess cream and add shine.
To finish, wipe dry with leather gloves. At this time, please be careful not to wipe too hard as this may strip the oil from the leather. The frequency of maintenance depends on the condition, but please do it once a year.
NOTE
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- Since it is a natural dye, the color will vary slightly depending on the growth of the indigo each year and the condition of the dye at the time of dyeing. Therefore, please note that there may be a difference in color from the image.
- Depending on the location of the leather, tiger (neck wrinkles) or white dots from pores may remain. Please rest assured that this is a characteristic of the leather and is not a scratch.
- Please note that excessive friction may cause color transfer.
- Although we try to reproduce the actual product as closely as possible in the product images, there may be differences in how the colors appear depending on your monitor or computer environment. Thank you for your understanding.
