This soft scarf, made from silk produced in Yamagata prefecture, is dyed with organically grown plant dyes from our own garden. It may be used as a long scarf, folded in two to emphasize the contrasting colors of each half, worn like a bolero with the ends tied together. This scarf can be worn throughout the year, providing warmth during the winter months while shielding the skin from the sun’s rays and the effects of air conditioning during summer. The ends of the scarf are not machine sewn, but rather finished using traditional kimono sewing techniques to facilitate re-dyeing, which we will carry out upon request.
- 100% natural plant dye (no chemical or animal-derived dyes)
- May be dry cleaned or gently hand washed using a diluted neutral detergent
- Store away from direct sunlight and humidity
- Each item is handmade, with natural variations in color. Due to the nature of natural plant dyes, the colors may change or fade over time.

Yamagata-grown silk is given a crepe finish and dyed with our organically home-grown plant dyes to produce this soft shawl which will keep your neck warm and toasty in winter, and protect your skin from the harsh effects of sunlight or air conditioning during the summer months. This silk crepe fabric does not require ironing.
The ends of the scarf are not machine sewn, but rather finished using traditional kimono sewing techniques to facilitate re-dyeing, which we will carry out upon request.
- 100% natural plant dye (no chemical or animal-derived dyes)
- May be dry cleaned or gently hand washed using a diluted neutral detergent
- Store away from direct sunlight and humidity
- Each item is handmade, with natural variations in color. Due to the nature of natural plant dyes, the colors may change or fade over time.

This thick, soft shawl is made from Yamagata-grown silk and dyed with 100% organic benibana (safflower) dye made from benibana grown in our own garden. Enjoy the exquisite and rare red color that can only be obtained from natural benibana dye, along with the beautiful, glossy feel of this material.
- 100% benibana (safflower) dye (no chemical or animal-derived dyes)
- May be dry cleaned or gently hand washed using a diluted neutral detergent
- Store away from direct sunlight and humidity. Benibana dye is very sensitive to ultraviolet rays and alkalis, which may cause the color to fade. To preserve the color of your benibana-dyed item, please limit exposure to direct sunlight and avoid contact with perspiration.
- Each item is handmade, with natural variations in color. Due to the nature of natural plant dyes, the colors may change or fade over time.

Making a single benibana (safflower) dyed “tanmono” (a length of cloth from which a kimono can be made) requires the entire production of our 330 m² benibana field over a period of two years. This tanmono is 100% silk and uses only benibana dye. In traditional belief, the red color of benibana dye was said to ward off evil and bring good fortune, and a benibana-dyed kimono was believed to have protective properties for the wearer.
- 100% natural plant dye (no chemical or animal-derived dyes)
- May be dry cleaned or gently hand washed using a diluted neutral detergent
- Store away from direct sunlight and humidity. Benibana dye is very sensitive to ultraviolet rays and alkalis, which may cause the color to fade. To preserve the color of your benibana-dyed item, please limit exposure to direct sunlight and avoid contact with perspiration.
- Each item is handmade, with natural variations in color. Due to the nature of natural plant dyes, the colors may change or fade over time.

This flower-shaped drawstring bag is made from two layers of silk organza dyed with our own organically-grown benibana (safflower). The subtle coloring of the dyed cloth is evocative of a hazy spring mist as well as the impermanent nature of time and color. In traditional belief, the red color of benibana dye was said to ward off evil and bring good fortune. This small bag may be used to hold accessories or other small items, or may be filled with potpourri to create a charming scented sachet.
- Bag: 100% silk organza, benibana (safflower) dye (no chemical or animal-derived dyes)
- Braided cord: Silk thread, safflower and other natural dyes (no chemical or animal-derived dyes)
- The color of the decorative round ball attached to the bag is obtained with our natural plant dyes, but the color of a ball in a received product may differ from that of the bag in the photograph.
- Store away from direct sunlight and humidity. Benibana dye is very sensitive to ultraviolet rays and alkalis, which may cause the color to fade. To preserve the color of your benibana-dyed item, please limit exposure to direct sunlight and avoid contact with perspiration.
- Each item is handmade, and the colors may differ slightly from the item in the photograph. Due to the nature of natural plant dyes, the colors may change or fade over time.

This flower-shaped drawstring bag is made from two layers of silk organza dyed with our organically home-grown plant dyes. The subtle coloring of the silk cloth, dyed with plants grown throughout the four seasons, is evocative of a hazy spring mist as well as the impermanent nature of time and color. This small bag may be used to hold accessories or other small items, or may be filled with potpourri to create a charming scented sachet.
- Bag: 100% silk organza, natural plant dye (no chemical or animal-derived dyes)
- Braided cord: Rayon, gennoshoko (geranium) dye (no chemical or animal-derived dyes)
- The color of the decorative round ball attached to the bag is obtained with our natural plant dyes, but the color of a ball in a received product may differ from that of the bag in the photograph.
- Store away from direct sunlight and humidity.
- Each item is handmade, and the colors may differ slightly from the item in the photograph. Due to the nature of natural plant dyes, the colors may change or fade over time.

Silkworm Cocoons produced in Yamagata, which are considered a symbol of bountiful harvests are dyed with natural dyes obtained from the benibana (safflower), Japanese indigo, kihada (Amur cork tree), gennoshoko (geranium), Japanese madder and other plants we grow in our organic garden. We decorate willow branches with these colorful dyed cocoons, along with gold and silver cord bows and shuttlecock decorations fashioned from benibana-dyed handmade Gassan washi paper, to create these traditional New Year’s decorations which can be enjoyed at home or given as gifts.
- This decoration is made from willow branches grown in our organic garden, silkworm cocoons produced in Yamagata, Gassan washi paper, “mizuhiki” cord, etc.
- 100% natural plant dye (no chemical or animal-derived dyes)

Silkworm Cocoons produced in Yamagata, which are considered a symbol of bountiful harvests are dyed with natural dyes obtained from the benibana (safflower), Japanese indigo, kihada (Amur cork tree), gennoshoko (geranium), Japanese madder and other plants we grow in our organic garden. These traditional decorations are fashioned from Gassan washi paper folded into the shape of fans and decorated with these colorful dyed cocoons and “mizuhiki” cord bows. In addition to being displayed during the New Year or on children’s day holidays, these fans can also be given as gifts to commemorate the building of a new home or other special life events. Mounting boards give these fans a sturdy backing which allows them to be mounted on walls, or they can be displayed standing up.
- This decoration is made from Silkworm Cocoons produced in Yamagata dyed with our natural plant dyes, Gassan washi paper, “mizuhiki” cord, etc.
- 100% natural plant dye (no chemical or animal-derived dyes)