SLOW FABRIC creates fabric products using indigo dyeing techniques that have been passed down since the Edo period (1603-1868) .
The dye,
・"sukumo," made from indigo plants,
・"lye" extracted from wood ash,
・"shell ash" made by burning shells,
・"bran" from wheat husks,
By fermenting these ingredients in a vat, we produce an indigo dye liquid that creates deep, rich colors.
The name SLOW FABRIC is derived from the concepts of “Low & Slow - believing in one’s values and taking time” and “Slow Food - reevaluating traditional food culture and passing it down to future generations.”
We took the word SLOW to embody our mission of taking the time to create quality products, introducing the tradition of indigo dyeing to those who come across our work, and ultimately preserving it for future generations. We dream of a future where our efforts contribute to this legacy.
Currently, we are also cultivating indigo in Shiga Prefecture, where we are based. However, due to the small harvest, we use Awa indigo from Tokushima Prefecture for our dyeing process. Our goal is to increase the cultivation area and eventually dye exclusively with the indigo we grow ourselves.
Taking time to create quality products.
SLOW FABRIC creates fabric products using indigo dyeing techniques that have been passed down since the Edo period (1603-1868) .
The dye,
・"sukumo," made from indigo plants,
・"lye" extracted from wood ash,
・"shell ash" made by burning shells,
・"bran" from wheat husks,
By fermenting these ingredients in a vat, we produce an indigo dye liquid that creates deep, rich colors.
The name SLOW FABRIC is derived from the concepts of “Low & Slow - believing in one’s values and taking time” and “Slow Food - reevaluating traditional food culture and passing it down to future generations.”
We took the word SLOW to embody our mission of taking the time to create quality products, introducing the tradition of indigo dyeing to those who come across our work, and ultimately preserving it for future generations. We dream of a future where our efforts contribute to this legacy.
Currently, we are also cultivating indigo in Shiga Prefecture, where we are based. However, due to the small harvest, we use Awa indigo from Tokushima Prefecture for our dyeing process. Our goal is to increase the cultivation area and eventually dye exclusively with the indigo we grow ourselves.