Chun Qiu Hand Stitch | Plant Dye Tie-dye Herbal Dye | Indigo Cotton Cloth Brooch Neck Cord Waist Cord

**Plant-dyed, immersed by hand, settled in water, colored by the sun's warmth—these are nature's true hues.** **A gift from nature, crafted by human hands, it holds the memory of time and the warmth of artisanal creation.** **> Ordering Information** **An original, hand-stitched indigo-dyed textile art piece, designed for versatile wear as a brooch, necklace, neck cord, bag charm, and more.** This is a custom-ordered, handmade product. Please allow approximately 5 days for completion. As this is a made-to-order item, returns and exchanges are not possible. Kindly confirm your willingness to wait and your acceptance of minor handmade imperfections before placing your order. Due to the nature of fabric cutting, each piece will feature unique patterns and textures; items will be shipped randomly. **> Indigo Dyeing** "Cyan, taken from indigo, yet surpassing it in blueness." Polygonum tinctorium, a herbaceous annual plant of the polygonaceae family, is primarily used for dyeing, giving indigo dyeing its name. Indigo dyeing is a form of plant dyeing. Through repeated immersion and numerous unpredictable processes, it creates wondrous color gradients and textures. This is nature's inherent creativity, and it's what makes indigo dyeing so captivating—always offering unexpected surprises. **> Plant Dyeing** Plant dyes are sourced from nature. Different plants yield different colors, imbuing textiles with pure, soft hues and a gentle herbal fragrance. Upon initial washing, a slight fading may occur, much like colors softened by the passage of time. This imparts a natural, serene, and lived-in character. **> Care Instructions** 1 Traditional plant-dyed items have undergone water washing and color fixing treatments. Due to handmade dyeing, color variations and unevenness are inherent, and each product will differ slightly. Please be aware of this! 2 Plant-dyed items are resistant to dirt and perspiration. If soiled, local spot cleaning is recommended. Hand washing with cold water is also an option. Do not soak, and avoid wringing forcefully. Direct sunlight should be avoided; please dry in a cool, well-ventilated area. 3 The piece can be worn daily for washing up or during light activities without needing to be removed. However, as cotton fabric takes time to dry when wet, which can affect the item's lifespan, we advise against wearing it while showering. **The purer the indigo dye, the less colorfast it will be due to the absence of chemical fixing agents. However, this characteristic is an integral part of its charm. The fading that occurs with use is beautifully termed "luò sè" (falling color). Without this gentle fading, indigo dyeing would lose its distinctive allure.**