A day of Master(Natural indigo) | 久留米絣織元　下川織物

<About indigo dyeing>
The indigo dyeing of Kurume Kasuri is inherited from the traditional and most time-consuming method called “Hakkou”. The subtle shades of color have the appeal of changing the look to be robust or elegant. During the Kamakura period, the custom of samurai wearing a kind of indigo “Kachiiro” under armor was established. It is said that indigo has anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and hemostasis effects, and that “kachi” is linked to “winning”, which is said to be auspicious. It was useful for mountains and agricultural work because it did not attract insects and snakes, and it was also useful for kimonos and futons that were married to “insects do not stick”. It also has excellent heat retention and is less likely to cause rough skin, making it ideal for baby clothes.