Unexpected patterns and tones that mix fluidly. This manual printing technique that emerged in Japan in the 8th century traditionally used the natural blue dye from the plant called Indigo. It spread around the world and in India it found several other forms of patterns and natural dyes.
The fabric is intricately and deftly sewn by experienced artisans. It is then folded like origami and tightened or tied. Dipped in natural dyes to be dyed and finally unstitched. Thus, in the parts where the dye has not penetrated, white drawings appear. which gives the feeling that the fabric is illuminated because of the shadows around it.
When it is made of silk you can see the tiny needle holes where it was sewn. A sophisticated technique for the time in which it emerged, today it is used in kimonos or even in haute couture. A true craft treasure to be valued more and more.