A&S 2021SS Botanical Dyes April
〈Botanical Dye〉is one of the main focuses of the Arts & Science 2021 Spring / Summer collection. The timely expressions of Japan are portrayed using various color botanical dyes of the season. For April - "Banshun" (late Spring), light cherry-colored products dyed with cherry blossoms and Shibugamishi (Japanese tanned paper) colored items dyed by Japanese knotweed have now lined up in stores. Here we will introduce each botanical dye together with the different styles.
＊ In this feature, we continue to introduce our items dyed with several kinds of plant dyes that that are developed for every month from February to July. Please see the past publications from the link below.
A&S 2021SS Botanical Dyes: February / March / May
Cherry blossom pink
Cherry blossom / Rosaceae Plum
【Japanese color name】 Usuzakura
A deciduous broad-leaved tree that grows naturally in the temperate zone of Japan’s Northern Hemisphere well known as the cherry blossom that blooms in spring. There are several endemic species of Japan. The plant that is historically expressed in Japan through many seasonal events, cultures, and references in literature. The color of the flowers varies from white, light red to deep red depending on the type of tree. For A&S dyes, the material extracted from the petals and branch tips was used to make a pale pink tone.
Credit
- ITEM
- Stitched york shirt
- MATERIAL
- 100% linen
- COLOR
- Cherry blossom pink (photo), Japanese knotweed mocha pink, Off white, Black
- SIZE
- 1
- PRICE
- Cherry blossom pink, Japanese knotweed mocha pink: ¥76,200
Off white, black: ¥68,200
Japanese knotweed mocha pink
Japanese knotweed mocha pink / Polygonaceae, Reynoutria
【Japanese color name】Shibugami
Japanese knotweed is a dye made from a perennial plant that grows naturally in various mountain areas. The dioecious sprout that emerges in spring is called Scampo, a well-known plant which has various names depending on the region. The plant is also edible and used as an herbal medicine. Stems and roots are often used as dyes, and are A&S, we developed the arrangement of colors in suppressed tones, much like a Japanese tanned paper - Shibugami (the color of paper painted with persimmon astringency).
Credit
- ITEM
- Button front gather blouse
- MATERIAL
- 100% cotton
- COLOR
- Japanese knotweed mocha pink (photo), Off white, Navy blue
- SIZE
- 1
- PRICE
- Japanese knotweed mocha pink: ¥85,800
Off white, Navy blue: ¥73,700
Credit
- ITEM
- Front string wide pants
- MATERIAL
- 100% cotton
- COLOR
- Japanese knotweed mocha pink (photo), Off white, Natural, Navy blue
- SIZE
- 1
- PRICE
- Japanese knotweed mocha pink (photo): ¥51,700
Off white, Natural, Navy blue: ¥45,100
Credit
- ITEM
- Military EU shirt
- MATERIAL
- 100% cotton
- COLOR
- Japanese knotweed mocha pink (photo), Navy blue
- SIZE
- 2, 3
- PRICE
- Japanese knotweed mocha pink (photo): ¥53,900
Navy blue: ¥47,300
- SHOP
- &SHOP AOYAMA, &SHOP KYOTO
Credit
- ITEM
- Balloon ethnic pants
- MATERIAL
- 100% linen
- COLOR
- Japanese knotweed mocha pink (photo), Natural, Black
- SIZE
- 1, 2, 3
- PRICE
- Japanese knotweed mocha pink (photo): ¥53,900
Natural, Black ¥49,500
- SHOP
- &SHOP AOYAMA, &SHOP KYOTO
About botanical dyes
Botanical dyeing is a special technique that extracts natural pigments from plants, (flowers, leaves, roots, stems, trees, bark, fruits, etc.) produced without using a mordant*.
As the fabric adsorbs starch made of protein blended with a very small percentage of chemical dyes, it is possible to bring out the vivid color of the plant itself at the same time preventing future discoloration due to sunlight and washing. Naturally-derived dyes contain many variations of pigments in one color, and each of the color diffusely reflected by light gives an impression of a three-dimensional, expressive hue visible to the human eye.
The reason behind why A&S chooses to develop natural dyes lies in our desire to express the living colors derived from the raw materials, and to honor the wisdom and technology that have been passed down from generation to generation. We respect the actions took to keep these skills intact and the special outcomes in the extensive process. We find this added value portrays a meaningful message when we create our collections. You can experience the tasteful seasons of Japan solely in the colors themselves.
*mordant = A substance that helps to fix dyes to fibers
INFORMATION
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- ※ Please note the screen appearance of colors may vary from the actual item depending on the model, standards, and settings of your display and monitor.
※ For inquiries, please contact each shop directly or use our contact form.
※ Please note items may not be available due to limited quantities.
- ※ Please note the screen appearance of colors may vary from the actual item depending on the model, standards, and settings of your display and monitor.