Sukumo - Polygonum tinctorum - Fermented Japanese Indigo historic mordant brings new life to this

brings new life to this forgotten 18th-century dyer’s notebook

undyed color is beautiful on its own and also provides a versatile natural base for botanical printing

Sold by: meter (continuous length when ordering multiple meters)

matka silk is versatile enough for both formal and casual wear

About Casa Angelitos

Sukumo - Polygonum tinctorum - Fermented Japanese Indigo historic mordant brings new life to thisAlso known as composted Japanese indigo, traditional Japanese indigo leaf preparation. Sukumo is the traditional Japanese preparation of indigo leaves, essential for creating a classic indigo fermentation vat. Freshly harvested leaves of Polygonum tinctorium are carefully composted over about four months, during which they are watered, turned, and aired until they transform into a rich, earthy, and fragrant (some would say smelly) mass of indigo