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Tag: Indigo
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Studio Visit: BUAISOU, Brooklyn
How the Japanese artisans create natural indigo dye from scratch
Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Indigo Enthusiasts
From sweaters to socks, rugs and jewelry, our favorite items dyed with the lush blue hue
Indigo Stole Shirt
$163.00
Snow Peak’s Indigo Stole button-down shirt is cut from an indigo-dyed, cotton-linen blend fabric and features patterning that’s bold—but not too busy. Made in Okayama, Japan—a region famous for its denim production—the …
Indigo Cable Socks
$36.00
Tokyo-based brand Anonymous Ism is famous for their unending quest to craft the perfect pair of socks. Their indigo cable-knit socks mix classic patterns with super-saturated indigo for an understated take on …
Lightweight Indigo Sashiko Wallet
$150.00
The Hill-Side’s Lightweight Indigo Sashiko wallet is simple, but nuanced. Made with a Japan-sourced 100% cotton outer and supple Italian cowhide leather interior, it’s a high-quality billfold that’s sure to last. The …
Gauze Scarf
$48.00
Sticking to their socially-conscious ethos, Apolis teamed up with Atelier Ace—the creative agency behind Ace Hotel—to create this lightweight organic indigo scarf. Each 100% cotton scarf is hand-loomed by an artisan cooperative …
Vintage Patched Boro Kimono
$485.00
Sri Threads is one of NYC’s hidden gems: a boutique collection of rare Japanese and Indian textiles inside an apartment building in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood. This boro kimono dates back to the …
Heavy Loopwheeled Indigo Hoodie
$345.00
Made from one of the most time-consuming fabrics to produce—loopwheeled cotton—this heavyweight, indigo-dyed hoodie by The Strike Gold will break in and fade over time just like your favorite pair of raw …
Recycle Rug Indigo
$499.00
Constructed from recycled strips of Nudie Jeans’ high-quality denim, the Lill-Mats’ Recycle Rug Indigo is a variation of a Swedish trasmatta—better known as a “rag rug.” Made in an exclusive limited edition …