Indigo Bandanas using artisanal naturally dyed indigo.  The ancient technique of resist paste pattern making involves hand cutting the patterns out of a paper template, mixing rock lime and soy bean to make a resist paste that is spread over the template, through to the 100% natural calico cotton, creating the patterns.  Once dry the fabric is vat dyed in an indigo of over 20 years of continuous use, which achieves the highest quality and deepest indigo.  The edges are left un seamed so your scarf will fray and age like your favourite pair of jeans.  The cotton is soft but sturdy, ideal to keep the wind out of your neck.  Your scarf will become a part of your most loved accessories, especially for those who love indigo.

natural indigo cotton bandana scarf
LARGE FACE BANDANA – CLOVER PATTERN
Natural Indigo dye 100% natural soft cotton face covering bandana in a clover pattern. A versatile design that can be used as a reusable domestic fabric face covering or scarf. We have individually hand stitched the scarf in way to be comfortably worn as a general face covering. Stitches can be removed if no longer needed as a face covering to convert fully to a bandana or head covering. This pattern is a one of.  We have other patterns and bandanas to choose from. Bandana size - 80cm x 80cm.
Artisanal hand indigo dyed, 'Lan Yin Hua Bu'
100% natural densely woven cotton (Weight 225GSM Weave 12s/14s ) with frayed edges and knotted ends for a raw natural look.  Our natural calico cotton is thick yet soft and comfortable and good for skin contact over long periods. Traditionally 100% natural indigo has a natural anti bacterial quality.  We cannot guarantee that our scarves can have this continued antibacterial effect but natural plant dyes are better against the skin and to breath through then synthetic dyes. Google search on antibacterial effects of natural indigo. Hand-made, plant-dyed natural calico cotton with pattern created through an ancient method, by a traditional and recognised Indigo Master and his family, that uses hand cut katazome paper patterns with a resist soy bean and natural rock lime paste technique. Please see our on line and instagram videos for how it's made. Because of these natural processes, and ethical practices this product is a sustainable fashion item. You can learn more about the Lan Yin Hua Bu dyeing process here.
Care as a face cover:
wash after each use in minimum 60 degree celsius. Avoid contact with unwashed hands. Re-pleat if necessary and iron. Store in a clean sealed bag ( included in packaging).
Care as a bandana
Because of the deep rich blue of this artisanal hand dyed indigo, this piece will naturally age like denim, adding character.  We recommend washing three times before use to remove any excess indigo dye. Wash with cold water and a light detergent before line drying. Do not bleach.
How to wear it
https://youtu.be/5fyTnAmCm84
Fabric water test
https://youtu.be/PrvKRfJXPUA
 
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LARGE FACE BANDANA – CUBE PATTERN
Natural Indigo dye 100% natural soft cotton face covering bandana in a cube pattern. A versatile design that can be used as a reusable domestic fabric face covering or scarf. We have individually hand stitched the scarf in way to be comfortably worn as a general face covering. Stitches can be removed if no longer needed as a face covering to convert fully to a bandana or head covering. This pattern is a one of.  We have other patterns and bandanas to choose from. Bandana size - 80cm x 80cm.
Artisanal hand indigo dyed, 'Lan Yin Hua Bu'
100% natural densely woven cotton (Weight 225GSM Weave 12s/14s ) with frayed edges and knotted ends for a raw natural look.  Our natural calico cotton is thick yet soft and comfortable and good for skin contact over long periods. Traditionally 100% natural indigo has a natural anti bacterial quality.  We cannot guarantee that our scarves can have this continued antibacterial effect but natural plant dyes are better against the skin and to breath through then synthetic dyes. Google search on antibacterial effects of natural indigo. Hand-made, plant-dyed natural calico cotton with pattern created through an ancient method, by a traditional and recognised Indigo Master and his family, that uses hand cut katazome paper patterns with a resist soy bean and natural rock lime paste technique. Please see our on line and instagram videos for how it's made. Because of these natural processes, and ethical practices this product is a sustainable fashion item. You can learn more about the Lan Yin Hua Bu dyeing process here.
Care as a face cover:
wash after each use in minimum 60 degree celsius. Avoid contact with unwashed hands. Re-pleat if necessary and iron. Store in a clean sealed bag ( included in packaging).
Care as a bandana
Because of the deep rich blue of this artisanal hand dyed indigo, this piece will naturally age like denim, adding character.  We recommend washing three times before use to remove any excess indigo dye. Wash with cold water and a light detergent before line drying. Do not bleach.
How to wear it
https://youtu.be/5fyTnAmCm84
Fabric water test
https://youtu.be/PrvKRfJXPUA
 
£45.00 Read more
natural indigo plant dye cotton bandana scarf
LARGE FACE BANDANA – DOT FLOWER PATTERN
Natural Indigo dye 100% natural soft cotton face covering bandana in a dot flower pattern. A versatile design that can be used as a reusable domestic fabric face covering or scarf. We have individually hand stitched the scarf in way to be comfortably worn as a general face covering. Stitches can be removed if no longer needed as a face covering to convert fully to a bandana or head covering. This pattern is a one of.  We have other patterns and bandanas to choose from. Bandana size - 80cm x 80cm.
Artisanal hand indigo dyed, 'Lan Yin Hua Bu'
100% natural densely woven cotton (Weight 225GSM Weave 12s/14s ) with frayed edges and knotted ends for a raw natural look.  Our natural calico cotton is thick yet soft and comfortable and good for skin contact over long periods. Traditionally 100% natural indigo has a natural anti bacterial quality.  We cannot guarantee that our scarves can have this continued antibacterial effect but natural plant dyes are better against the skin and to breath through then synthetic dyes. Google search on antibacterial effects of natural indigo. Hand-made, plant-dyed natural calico cotton with pattern created through an ancient method, by a traditional and recognised Indigo Master and his family, that uses hand cut katazome paper patterns with a resist soy bean and natural rock lime paste technique. Please see our on line and instagram videos for how it's made. Because of these natural processes, and ethical practices this product is a sustainable fashion item. You can learn more about the Lan Yin Hua Bu dyeing process here.
Care as a face cover:
wash after each use in minimum 60 degree celsius. Avoid contact with unwashed hands. Re-pleat if necessary and iron. Store in a clean sealed bag ( included in packaging).
Care as a bandana
Because of the deep rich blue of this artisanal hand dyed indigo, this piece will naturally age like denim, adding character.  We recommend washing three times before use to remove any excess indigo dye. Wash with cold water and a light detergent before line drying. Do not bleach.
How to wear it
https://youtu.be/5fyTnAmCm84
Fabric water test
https://youtu.be/PrvKRfJXPUA
 
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12 Moon Cycle Indigo Dyed Cotton Bandanna handmade shibori
12 MOON CYCLE INDIGO DYED COTTON BANDANNA

12 Moon Cycle Indigo Dyed Cotton Bandanna

Materials:

• Our Cotton bandanna is made from 100% lightweight cotton,size 60x60cm . Patten to the edge is 8.5cm.

Natural indigo:

• Dyed in natural indigo 18 times to get this dark beautiful shade.

Technique:

• We use the shibori technique; each piece is hand folded to create 12 moon shapes before going to the indigo vat. Therefore each piece will have small colour variations which also makes them unique.

Who’s making them and where

12 Moon Cycle Indigo Dyed Cotton Bandanna is made by The craftswomen make the bandannas are from Southwest China at the foot of the Himalayas, in the small traditional indigo workshops including myself, mostly are from local farms.  The heritage, skills, and passions for traditional crafts are a way of life.

Care as a face cover:
Wash after each use in minimum 60 degree celsius. Avoid contact with unwashed hands.  Re-pleat if necessary and iron. Store in a clean sealed bag ( included in packaging). As a bandana: Wash with cold water and a light detergent before line drying. Do not bleach. Because of the deep rich blue of this artisanal hand dyed indigo, this piece will naturally age like denim, adding character.  
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