[Peony Dyed] Organic Cotton Crêpe Gauze Large Summer Stole

[Peony Dyed] Organic Cotton Crêpe Gauze Large Summer Stole This fabric is crafted in Kosai Takashima, by Lake Biwa, a region renowned for Takashima Crêpe and Gauze fabrics. Using highly twisted yarn for the weft, the yarn's natural tendency to untwist creates a subtle, puckered texture. The crisp feel and textured surface provide excellent breathability, making it an ideal summer material that drapes lightly away from the skin. Crêpe gauze, traditionally used in summer undergarments, offers a pleasant crispness and coolness, akin to linen. It is perfect for warding off air conditioning chill or shielding from the sun during warmer months. The fabric's textured surface ensures it doesn't cling to the skin, and its vertical texture lends an elegant aesthetic. This piece is dyed using a botanical dyeing technique, utilizing pigments extracted from plants. The result is a soft, subtly muted pink achieved with peony flowers. ● Peony Flower Meanings: Sincerity, Bashfulness ◎ Also recommended as a gift for occasions like Mother's Day. Complimentary gift wrapping is available upon request. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ *The fabric used is certified organic cotton from Avant Co., Ltd. Material: 100% Organic Cotton (Shiga Prefecture) Size: 58cm × 190cm 〇 Features the JOCA (Japan Organic Cotton Association) Family Seal. — About the JOCA Family Seal — This seal signifies that the product was made by a JOCA member company dedicated to promoting organic cotton products, utilizing Japanese technology and aesthetic sensibilities, and adhering to methods that are kind to both people and the environment, in accordance with the JOCA Charter. [Care Instructions] Hand wash at home. Machine washable on a gentle cycle with a laundry net. We recommend using a detergent free of fluorescent brighteners and bleach. Fabric softener is not necessary. [What is Botanical Dyeing?] Botanical dyeing is a technique where dyes are extracted from flowers, leaves, roots, stems, wood, bark, or fruits. A protein-based adhesive is evenly applied to the fabric, followed by the natural dye. A small amount of chemical dye is then used in a process that avoids mordants, enhancing colorfastness (resistance to fading from light, sweat, and washing) and stabilizing the pigments. This method brings out the beautiful, natural colors of the fabric. Unlike chemical dyes, natural dyes are not composed of a single element. Each color contains multiple pigments; the interplay of weaker and stronger pigments, through diffuse reflection, creates a gentle hue that is pleasing to the eye. We hope you will enjoy the vibrant yet deep and gentle colors achieved through botanical dyeing. Botanical dyeing is an eco-friendly process that results in less water pollution and lower water consumption during production, making it kind to both the planet and people.