Indigo-dyed Koinobori (Carp Streamer) - Large, Single, Hand-dyed, Nameable

This is a single Large size Aizome (indigo-dyed) Koinobori (carp streamer). Each one is carefully hand-dyed.
It's an impressive 100cm size. You can add a name to the mouth of the carp. *Please allow about 2 weeks for name personalization.

It is dyed on a lightweight plain weave fabric so it can easily flutter in the wind.

It is dyed on both the front and back, so you can hang and display it.
You can enjoy various ways of decorating it, such as removing the core that makes the mouth look three-dimensional and using it as a table runner.

◎About Name Personalization
You can add one kanji character of your choice to the space at the mouth of the Koinobori.
The same kanji will be discharged (bleached) on both the front and back.
The first carp is ￥3,000, and subsequent carps are ￥2,000 each.
Please let us know in the comment section if you wish to personalize.
We will adjust the price.
Please provide the name on the transaction page after purchase.
We can also discuss English or hiragana spellings.

◎About the Design
We have expressed the characteristic round eyes and plump body of a child.
The image is of it swimming leisurely in the sky.
By using indigo, a strong plant, we have imbued it with the wish for the child to grow with strong roots in the earth.
The mouth is adorned with three types of decorative cords (red, yellow, and navy) to represent the streamers.

◎About Aizome (Indigo Dyeing)
This work is made using the Aku Hakkō Ken method with Tokushima-produced Sukumo Ai (fermented indigo), dyeing cotton fabric one by one, and then using the Bassen technique where the areas covered with paste remain white.

◎Care Instructions
Due to the nature of pure indigo dyeing, yellowing from the ash lye may occur. If this happens, soak it in water overnight and dry it in the shade, avoiding direct sunlight.
When washing, remove the core from the mouth and hand wash it individually.

◎Specifications

Dye: Sukumo Ai (Top grade from Tokushima), Aku Hakkō Ken
Material: 100% Cotton
Size:
Approximately 100cm (length) from mouth to tail, approximately 29cm (width)
Decorative cord length: Approximately 24cm

*Since each piece is hand-dyed, there may be individual differences in color and dyeing. Dyeing irregularities may also occur.

◎Shipping
Orders for name personalization placed by April 22nd will be delivered before May 5th.
If no name personalization is requested, shipping will take approximately 3 days.

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