Natural Indigo-Dyed Cotton 100% Mask
CONCEPT
100% cotton mask dyed with natural indigo made in Tokushima Japan, the production area of Awa Ai.
We carefully dyed at "Watanabe's", which is based in Kamitaita-cho, Tokushima Prefecture, and
consistently cultivates indigo, makes Sukumo, dyes and produces it.
Due to the influence of the Covid-19, we ordered sewing for people who are unavoidably closed their business.
All profits go to support their income reduction.
Please try this indigo-dyed mask, which is sewn with nature itself.
INDIGO FACE MASK
The mask body is made of cotton. Easy to dry after washing,
it is suitable for washing and repeated use every day.
The ear hook is a string type that uses 100% plain knit cotton.
Please tie a string behind your ears to suit your size.
Should you experience itching, rashes, etc., discontinue use.
As all product made by hand, the color and depth of the photo may differ from the actual product.
Three-dimensional pleated mask with pocket.
As it has a pocket, you can insert any filter you want.
You can bend the wire to fit your nose.
Three-dimensional pleated mask with pocket.
As it has a pocket, you can insert any filter you want.
You can bend the wire to fit your nose.
Three-dimensional mask with pocket.
As it has a pocket, you can insert any filter you want.
You can bend the wire to fit your nose.
Three-dimensional mask with pocket.
As it has a pocket, you can insert any filter you want.
You can bend the wire to fit your nose.
Three-dimensional pleated mask with pocket.
As it has a pocket, you can insert any filter you want.
You can bend the wire to fit your nose.
NEWS & INFORMATION
About Watanabe's
Kenta Watanabe : Indigo Farmer / Indigo Dyer
Watanabe’s is based in Kamiita-cho in Tokushima Prefecture; the area known for indigo dyeing.
We conduct various activities around Japan to spread the tradition of indigo dyeing, all while bridging connections and forming new friendships. On top of that, we're also want to reach out to those outside of Japan.
Our process of dyeing starts from the very beginning till the very end: cultivating the indigo plant, fermenting it with lye to create indigo dye, and finally dyeing products with it.
We have adopted the traditional practice of indigo dyeing, so the dye in our final product is rich in colour and doesn't wear off easily.
The indigo colour of Watanabe’s is a product of an extensive thought process and human connections from making of compost to fertilize the fields, cultivation of Indigo plants, fermentation of Indigo leaves to making the indigo dye vats.
With traditional craft as the general framework of operation and a bit of help from industrial equipments, we aim to promote a colour that is familiar to all and inseparable from our daily lives.
