Ryukyu Indigo Research Institute Individually Hand Dyes Original Graphpaper Clothing
Honouring traditional craftsmanship, Graphpaper enlists the expertise of the Ryukyu Indigo Research Institute to hand-dye four pieces of apparel.
The Ryukyu Okinawa Research Institute consistently performs everything from soil creation to cultivation, dye extraction and dyeing to inherit the traditional Okinawa craft, Ryukyuu Okinawa. This particular colour, feel, and depth of indigo can only be achieved naturally and cannot be expressed using chemical dyes; the institute preserves tradition by naming it RYUKYU BLUE®. The result is four original Graphpaper styles, rendered in RYUKYU BLUE®, the S/S Pocket Tee, Oversized B.D Pullover Shirt, and the Oversized Shirt Dress in the Broad and Regular configurations. The t-shirts and shirts are dyed approximately 10 times, while being kneaded to ensure even colour distribution. In contrast, the shirt dress is defined by its graded fade, achieved by repeat dyeing to create a smooth transition between ligh and dark shades.
Release Details:
When? Friday, the 10th of April.
Where? At "OKINAWA 2.0," at YOSE standing bar.
Address: YOSE, 3-38-10 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 1F.
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