Sukumo - Polygonum tinctorum - Fermented Japanese Indigo small batch fabric Choosing handwoven linen supports our

Choosing handwoven linen supports our artisans in India

Unlike most dyes

Overdye with indigo  deep emerald greens

Native to Europe

and turquoise shades without the need for a traditional indigo vat

Sukumo - Polygonum tinctorum - Fermented Japanese Indigo small batch fabric Choosing handwoven linen supports ourAlso known as composted Japanese indigo, traditional Japanese indigo leaf preparation. Sukumo is the traditional Japanese preparation of indigo leaves, essential for creating a classic indigo fermentation vat. Freshly harvested leaves of Polygonum tinctorium are carefully composted over about four months, during which they are watered, turned, and aired until they transform into a rich, earthy, and fragrant (some would say smelly) mass of indigo