I hand-dyed new sashiko thread 20/8. ☆ Approximately 180 meters x 5 skeins From the upper left: ♪ Lockwood, variegated dye 1400 ♪ Indigo mottled = 1150 ♪ Marigold flower dye x indigo = 1600 ♪ Persimmon tannin layered x iron = 1600 ♪ Indigo variegated dye = 1400 1400 + 1150 + 1600 + 1600 + 1400 = 7150 → 6900 (bundled price) This is the final set for this year. These are carefully selected final skeins. I will also sell them individually, but for single items only, the price will be +¥150. Thank you for your understanding. Note: Because they are hand-dyed, all colors are different. Please be aware that you cannot add threads of the exact same color later. Hand-dyeing (indigo dyeing, persimmon tannin dyeing, plant dyeing) results in different colors depending on the season, time, weather, dyeing materials, dyer, and mordant. Also, they are vulnerable to friction and chemicals such as bleach. Hand washing or net washing with neutral detergent is recommended. Please read the following only if applicable. ☆ Indigo Dyeing Since it has just been dyed, the water may turn blue for the first 1-2 washes. This is because the excess indigo on the surface has come off (it is different from fading that is fixed to the thread or fabric). Also, there is no need to worry about color transfer to other items, but it is safer to wash it with water before use. ☆ Plant Dyeing My plant dyeing mainly uses a primitive method of collecting plants and repeatedly boiling and dyeing them, but for plants that are not available in Japan, such as Lockwood and redwoods, I use concentrated solutions. The colors tend to vary each time. Plant debris and fibers may be attached, but please understand that they are harmless. ☆ Persimmon Tannin Dyeing Persimmon tannin dyeing develops color through exposure to sunlight and wind during the drying process. I dye repeatedly by kneading the dye solution and sun-drying it once a day. Due to its characteristics, the finish has a crisp, starched-like feel. The × iron utilizes the black characteristics when it comes into contact with iron, producing a subtle astringency. The addition of heat also softens the crispness a little. The color will gradually develop and change to a darker shade, and I hope you will enjoy the process.