{"product_id":"sjal-siden-fargad-shibori-monstret-arashi-indigo","title":"Arashi – Shibori Indigo Dyed Silk Shawl – Indigo Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eA shawl of luxurious mulberry silk from the state of Karnataka, India shibori knotted and dyed in natural indigo (blue), madder (red), kasmi and citoria (black) \u0026ndash; can it get any better?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a super exclusive, deluxe item!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arashi (storm in Japanese) design has been developed by textile teacher, author, and curator, Yoshiko Wada together with the Aranya team. All sewing and organic indigo dyeing takes place at Aranya in the Cardamom Hills, Kerala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShibori is a batik technique that dates to 8th century Japan where indigo was most often used as the dye. At Aranya, the shibori technique has been learned from Japanese and American masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDyed in organic indigo that is grown, fermented, and processed according to ancient traditions. The indigo plant is picked from the surrounding fields and prepared in a deep vat stirred regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom inception to finished product, each stage in the process is a precise craft carried out by our friends in an airy facility nestled amongst tea fields in southern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArt no: \u003c\/b\u003e203\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003e40-gram mulberry silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize: \u003c\/b\u003e60 X 200 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColours:\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n50 Indigo, natural dye\u003cbr \/\u003e\n42 red, dyed with madder\u003cbr \/\u003e\n99 black, dyed with kasmi, citoria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigins\u003c\/b\u003e:\u0026nbsp;Mulberry silk from Karnataka, naturally indigo dyed and sewn in the Cardamom Hills, Kerala, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 55 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDurability and Care:\u003c\/b\u003e The shawl is made entirely by hand with organic materials and dyes. Gently care for your new garment, and you will have a companion for life. Begin by hanging it out to air. Wash separately by hand in cold water with mild soap. Hang dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndigo garments may bleed. This is normal and will stop after a few washes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Aranya here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Shibori here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SPIRIT OF THREADS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47005257859396,"sku":"203-50","price":74.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/3813\/0055\/files\/2-203ALLAFARGER_74654cab-204d-4b33-a4f3-3414efcb9d1d.jpg?v=1695582883","url":"https:\/\/spiritofthreads.com\/en-gb\/products\/arashi-shibori-indigo-dyed-silk-shawl","provider":"SPIRIT OF THREADS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}