Traditional indigo makers and artisans in Japan are passionate about ensuring their dyeing trade lives on
From the tips of his fingers to well above his wrists, Toshiharu Furusho’s skin has taken on the colour of his profession. For nearly 50 years, Furusho has combined wood ash, lime, yeast, black sugar, and most importantly, the dye from fermented indigo leaves — known as sukumo — in perfect ratios. Only when he is satisfied that the fermentation...
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