Indigo leather process

Indigo dyeing begins with this indigo powder.

Fermentation The bubbles that form on the surface of the water are called indigo flowers.

When the flowers bloom, it's time to dye

Japanese tanned leather is soaked in water to remove the tannins.

Setouchi Sky Only Process

Each piece is wrinkled by hand

It may seem simple and easy, but it requires time and skill.

This step determines the final look of the Setouchi sky.

It is the most important task

Even the degree of binding affects the final dyeing result

Soak it all at once. At this point, the indigo will be green.

[Setouchi Sky] is soaked once

[Setouchi Sea] is soaked twice

Both are one-shot deals

Leather dyed greenish indigo

Squeeze as hard as you can

It turns blue when exposed to air.

The sight of indigo-dyed leather drying is like a seasonal sight.

Leave it for about a day, being careful not to expose it to direct sunlight.

Dry gently

Be careful not to dry the leather too much as it will harden.

Packed with the skills and passion of artisans

The result is beautiful indigo-dyed leather.