#INDIGO RAIN DROPS SERIES#

The spectrum in a continuum of hues with wavelengths ranging from about 380 nanometers (nm) at the bottom of the violet end of the spectrum to 750 nm at the top of the red range. Since the spectrum is a continuum, any naming conventions of colors are arbitrary. The raindrops act as a prism disbursing the light into the spectrum of colors of differing wavelengths that are visible to the human eye. There is no true separation of the colors. I learned in science class, as I recall, that rainbows are formed by the refraction of sunlight as it passes through raindrops in the air. The challenge arises, however, when we learn there is no longer an ‘i’.

Interesting, but since that requires me to know not only a little science but also a little about the Wars of the Roses, I think I’ll stick with “Roy “. In researching this post I found another mnemonic “Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain“. Biv” standing for the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. When I was in elementary school (and dirt was new) we learned the colors of the visible spectrum with the mnemonic “ Roy G. This has given me the motivation I need to examine something that has troubled me for some time. Sashiko was historically a sewing technique used to repair well-worn sections of traditional kimonos and workwear, but early on was adopted as a way of also decorating patterns on garments.June is LGBTQA Pride Month (act accordingly!) so I seem to be awash in rainbows. As the fabric features a double face weave, the material “swells” up quite a bit after the wash process, providing an almost 3-dimensional and texture aesthetic to the garment. Woven on a vintage loom in Okayama & inspired by traditional Sashiko, this weave is commonly referred to in Japan as a “Sashi-ori”. Traditional Japanese fabrics have been produced with these techniques for centuries by highly skilled artisans and is a renowned and revered material for the Japanese. Ikat is the predecessor to Kasuri techniques and was first developed during the reign of the Ryukyu Kingdom (modern-day Okinawa), around 1200AD. It is similar to Ikat dyeing, a form of resistance dyeing. Kasuri (or 絣) is the Japanese term for a fabric that has a color range of dyed fibers to create patterns and images within a textile. This traditional Japanese motif connects wearers to the natural elements and rural landscapes of Japan, offering a warm and rustic texture. It is created by using Kasuri threads only in the warp, allowing the weaver to craft irregular, broken straight lines that mimic the appearance of rain falling. Ame Gasuri is renowned for its unique and intricate patterns that capture the essence of falling raindrops. The distinctive indigo-dyed fabric called 'Ame Gasuri,' or 'Rain Kasuri,' plays a central role in this collection. This collection is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, reflecting the historical significance of indigo-dyed textiles as everyday garments.

#INDIGO RAIN DROPS SERIES#

The 'Rain' series by Studio D'Artisan is a tribute to the rich tradition of Japanese indigo-dyed fabrics and the enduring art of sashiko stitching. Learn more about our pre-order process here

Indigo rain drops