Japanese Oak Wood Ash – For Indigo & Woad Vats professional mordant The result is a rare

The result is a rare bridge between heritage craft and ecological innovation

and shift colors

crisp patterns and glowing shades

Start with 50 g

This medium-weight silk noil (142 g/m²) has a gently nubby texture

Japanese Oak Wood Ash – For Indigo & Woad Vats professional mordant The result is a rareWood ash has long been used in natural dyeing, especially in the preparation of sukumo indigo vats and in historic recipes for woad and indigo dyeing, such as those from 18th century southern France. Our wood ash is produced from Japanese oak trees and is carefully dried and stored to preserve its alkalinity. Rich in alkaline compounds, primarily potassium carbonate, wood ash is an essential natural material for adjusting the pH of fermentation vats.