I have many other items for sale, please check my profile! This is a hand-squeezed indigo dye piece, gifted to me by a friend in Yunnan Province, China. The entire process is done by hand. The intricate patterns are created by wrapping cotton thread around the fabric according to the design, then repeatedly dyeing it in a natural indigo dye vat over 20 times. After washing and drying, the threads are untied to reveal the finished product. ⚠️‼️ Due to international circumstances, the weak yen, and the impact of the pandemic, the production volume in the local area is decreasing year by year due to labor costs, a shortage of technicians, and a decrease in the production of natural indigo. Fine, handmade items with intricate patterns are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. ● The dye color is richer and the fabric feels thicker than items found in kimono and Japanese goods stores. There will be no new stock. I am selling this for less than 1/3 of the original selling price. Fabric size: Approximately 140cm x 140cm (No. 105111) The display table is 120cm wide x 75cm deep x 35cm high. 100% cotton, hand-squeezed indigo dye, easy-to-use square shape No sashiko stitching Color Fastening, Usage, and Washing Tips: ● Color Fastening Dissolve a generous tablespoon of salt in an appropriate amount of cold water (500cc-1L, enough to fully submerge the fabric) in a plastic bag, immerse the fabric, remove the air, and leave it overnight. Gently rinse with water, remove the salt, and dry in the shade. This will set the natural indigo dye and remove the tea-greenish tinge, restoring the original vibrancy of the indigo. If the color becomes dull during use, repeat this method to restore its vibrancy. By repeating this process, you can enjoy the gentle blue color unique to indigo for a long time! ● Usage Be careful as the color may transfer due to friction when used with light-colored fabric products or leather products. Be careful when using it as a bed cover or sofa cover. It is recommended to use it after repeating color fastening and washing several times. ● Washing Since indigo dye will bleed during washing, causing color transfer, it cannot be washed with other items for at least 2-3 times. At home, I use it as a tablecloth and bed cover, and the thick fabric is sturdy. I cherish this item and enjoy the changes in color, allowing me to use it for a long time. ※ It is wrapped in wrapping paper and stored in a cool, dark place, but due to the cotton material and natural indigo dye, the areas exposed to air may slightly discolor due to the oxidation of the dye. This can be alleviated by repeating color fastening and washing several times. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about the color variations. #IndigoDyeTablecloth #NaturalPlantDye #GenuineIndigoDye