336 HOURS OF WORK!? The process of making Japanese Indigo dye.

336 HOURS OF WORK!? The process of making Japanese Indigo dye.
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【Chapter】
00:00 Put in a fermented indigo leaves
00:57 Put in the lye
01:38 Tread on the dye
03:22 Pour the lye again
05:04 Bring bran to a boil
06:09 Add shell ash and stir
07:29 Pour in the bran and stir
10:27 Pour sake and mix
11:43 Add shell ash and stir
12:30 Pour the lye and mix
14:44 Put the fabric into the dye
17:37 Unraveling the fabric
18:32 Soak the fabric into the dye
20:27 Unraveling the fabric
22:05 Finished product

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

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[@Operngeist1]

Absolutely horrifying that he's wearing zero PPE while working with lye. Please Sir, protect your health.

[@matthewmarting3623]

The final piece is stunning but the two most impressive parts to me were him breaking all this threads with bare hands, and learning that you can buy sake in cartons.

[@Loyal-cat]

I was at his dying studio in February. Toru is an amazing artist. He had beautiful items drying and amazing items for sale. I have an appreciation of the attention to detail that he has in his craft. Unfortunately true indigo and shibori dying is becoming extinct. Primarily due to economic reasons. Indigo growers do not make a profit and the work is hard and crops are inconsistent. Plus there are only a few people who can tie the fabric to produce the beautiful designs. Much of that work is being outsourced to other countries.

[@geekay2024]

His hands are as indigo as the coulouring

[@justonnie]

With all of those chemicals I'm glad he's wearing those blue gloves.

[@samanthadean1083]

I’m surprised he’s not wearing gloves, especially when he was pouring the lye into the vat! Awesome vid!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@joedolceland]

not just the glove but also the fumes of lye

[@Brian67859]

The first guy to come up with this recipe: "You know what we really need in here?....that's right, a carton of Sake."

[@elenin.3228]

Sir, please take care of yourself. You are a human treasure. I want you to know that you are valued and appreciated. Thank you!

[@Redskizzers]

I've watched a lot of JP traditional craftmanship videos, and it seems to me that many of these craftsmen take pride in having their hands stained by their work. Almost like a badge of honor proving their dedication to their chosen craft. Maybe it's nothing, but that's the feeling I get.

[@Pr3stag3]

It's hard to not respect the Japanese crafts people when they work so hard at their trade. And you can't help but appreciate what they do and how they do it and it's all for the benefit of others. Some of the finest pieces you will ever see are done by Japanese craftspersons. 美しい

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Thank you for sharing the most extraordinary and entrancing creation of Japan's Indigo dye. The transformation, of what appeared to be a long piece of knotted rope, to the most beautiful and spectacular fabric with pattern is one of the most astonishing processes I have ever seen. Superb! Bravo. To see such an artist produce this fabric is a privilege. ❤❤❤❤

[@LucillenRory]

A huge amount of work but a very Beautiful end result.

[@georgianasalter]

Blue hands are probably his badge of honor or prestige in his world.

[@gv0861]

I know that there intensive apprentice periods for craftsmen who make all sort of items. Is there such a period for this as well? I appreciate the color of his hands. He wears his craft.

[@Loyal-cat]

I was at Toru’s studio in February. He apprenticed another dyer’s studio in his twenties(if I remember correctly). He has no one to take over his studio. He does everything in the traditional method. Even having his dye pots in the ground to maintain consistent temperature. Toru has a son who worked with him and would hand it down to the son. However his son has other dreams.

[@patrickfrantz2466]

​@@Loyal-cat...Hold on a little while. Great and positive changes are coming to the Earth. The great reset is happening but it is on God's terms to benefit his faithful children.

[@robertorodriguez5226]

To Patric Frantz. You do not sound mystical you sound unhinged. The lord is always in our midst and is always a benefit to his creation l

[@nailadee]

I thought he had gloves on at first.

[@roughroadrunner88]

Awesome! A lot of dedicated and hardworking people in Japan

[@UraTrowelie]

Ole Mr Purple Hands.

[@arosefortes6507]

The fabric is stunning! Quite an amazing process, very well worth it! The fabric comes out green then turns blue when the air hits it. This gentleman is the only one there! I wonder is it a well known process? He should be proud of his talent! 🙏🏼❤️ Thanks for sharing

[@mermaidstears4897]

Absolutely beautiful. What an amazing process

[@derbeobachter_246]

I really appreciate this culture instead of capitalistic zombies walking all over the world.

[@teresadungan6485]

Really. Capitalistic zombies?

[@derbeobachter_246]

@@teresadungan6485Yes. Capitalistic zombies. For examble: You are on KZbin too. Are you able to see them? Listen to clicks and you are lucky to find them.

[@justrelaxing1501]

I'm wondering if he ever gets his hands and arms free of the blue dye? I see at the end of this video his hands are relatively free of the dye, but nails seem to hold the color. As usual, fantastic attention to detail and work nobody would do today. Thank you for the video.

[@squizzyicetea]

The crafts on the website are INCREDIBLE ❤❤

[@bonotony1711]

😮XG VLsom x 🐐🤬👕

[@cyberpunkdarren]

That poor guy's hands are permanently purple

[@calvinbass1839]

His hands remind me of Yondu. Excellent work. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@user-cg1iz1zk5s]

Beautiful. Hope the gentleman stays healthy!

[@southerndime333]

that proud blue smiley boi

[@hibagon5919]

The hands of a craftsman who has been dyeing indigo with his bare hands for 40 years are dyed with indigo. This craftsman is a professional!

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you so much for your comments!!

[@donnadees1971]

This is called WORK, few in America indulge. !

[@user-cg1iz1zk5s]

@@donnadees1971actually in the 18th century in South Carolina Indigo dye was made by slaves. I’m sure you can’t say they didn’t work hard!

[@melodytsang7227]

You should not praise him. There are many protective measures in place to prevent employees from being chronically poisoned. Although his job is professional, it would be wrong for him not to protect himself.

[@Sheepdog1314]

@@donnadees1971 ....do you live in the US? If not, hush up.

[@michaelj1469]

すごくきれいですね！！！

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

ありがとうございます！

[@doreencaulier1758]

Great handcraft in Japan!I am impressed.👍👏❤

[@yusukemori5499]

手の色が〜！

[@70athens]

I wouldn't be able to make this in 336 days Truly amazing 😊

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you so much!!!

[@tonybloker5227]

EXTRAVAGANT!! Amazing Craftsman. Thankyou.

[@user-cn8pi8qd3b]

Beautiful

[@BblpBurJIa3]

Прекрасный образец традиционного ремесла! Японцы очень чтят не только готовое изделие, но и процесс изготовления и мастера, который изготавливал продукт. Так что если мастер будет использовать современные средства защиты, о которых многие тут пишут, то процесс производства потеряет свою аутентичность. Я рад, что традиции чтятся. Нам этому стоит поучиться.

[@user-or1dm3bw4v]

Японцы они такие японцы. Нельзя сказать что это полностью аутентичный пример, всё таки мужик работает в сапогах а не босиком как раньше. Да и посуда вся современная. Я бы выразился так, разумный традиционализм, без перегибов. Еще удивительно то что продукты и веще полученные таки образом до сих пор в цене, ещё какой цене.....

[@chingachgooktomahawk4911]

На ладони его посмотрите. Они навсегда обрели цвет индиго!

[@daniadejonghe4980]

thank you that was so beautiful!

[@mp53840]

Stunning! He’s amazing!

[@richardjerrybest]

I think the fumes are noxious but not toxic.

[@MrPod15]

Caught blue handed!

[@tahsinsema2964]

Good job

[@roeberdt-bT.1021]

... Absolutely beautiful process of an absolutely gorgeous piece. Thank you for the post...,.

[@kimemerson5732]

This blue is stunning!

[@juliahyatt5838]

Absolutely love the pattern

[@lukespread]

Beautiful.

[@CJLeTeff]

This poor guy’s hands are permanently dyed.😮

[@pamelasteburg6006]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing!

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you!!!

[@katherinesmith9985]

Stunning craftsmanship! ❤

[@user-lu5sp1dh5f]

Now I know why shibori is so expensive! Beautiful!!

[@user-nc9sh4qu3z]

What dedication to his art! Wonderful video!

[@rondias6625]

Absolutely Outstanding !!

[@dustysherrmann4427]

What wonderful work and technique, he is a master at this editing 🧡🙏

[@marieeaton-smith5168]

Beautiful, thank you

[@zacharywolter]

He appears he takes pride in his indigo dyed hands. Much the way I take pride in my ink blotted apron. Unfortunately in America time and dedication does not equal compensation. I am envious of his admiration as well.

[@rosangelalandi6855]

Parabéns ❤ Que talento!! Deus te abençoe sempre!!

[@kebunnemae5747]

Thanks for sharing this video...

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you too!!!

[@philthycat1408]

Hopefully that’s dye and not bad circulation 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mawydadelacruz4668]

Increíble trabajo.

[@jacknemo8021]

Gets his hands mostly clean. But those nails are forever blue.

[@jeanmarcalestra1758]

Magnifique..bravo❤

[@CJLeTeff]

Steam from lye acid is very magical! 😂

[@manassantos5063]

Maravilhoso o que a dedicação e técnica de um artista pode fazer.

[@donnadees1971]

Hope he likes blue.

[@ed-tM]

KREATIF 👍👍

[@andreatthatsme]

i appreciate a country that has kept original traditions and trade work. hopefully, things will change and the current generation will not let any of their heritage end. don't follow American behaviors. this work is beautiful and worth the price you ask. i hope the artist is paid a majority if what is being charged. i would never be able to do any of what he did. thank you so much.

[@merlinharley77]

Merveilleux travail de spécialiste.

[@swenmcheath1798]

seems like something that can (and probably should) be automated pretty well

[@Steve-1234]

AMAZING ❤❤❤❤

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mf6321]

Costui è un artista sopraffino. 👍

[@chrismack5908]

Seriously? He is not using any safety gear, i.e., hoggles, gloves, apron! I'm astonished.

[@shadownyxiancat750]

The place is well ventilated. And depending on the dye type, he should be fine. Also he was probably offered gear but denied. Can’t always assume :/

[@lindamitchell-fox1926]

I wonder, are all plant dyes subject to this type of process?

[@michalvalent8728]

I wonder what would be his favourite colour

[@antama9488]

高校の頃、修学旅行の伝統工芸体験が選択式で、 藍染めを選択したのが全校生徒で自分一人だけ。 自分のためだけに一日を潰された職人さんは、終始不機嫌で、舌打ちもされた。 その件以来藍染めは苦手だったのだけど、この動画見て……トラウマが蘇るとともに、 すこし元気が出た。

[@philaandrew100]

Oh Wow.

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

❤️

[@Bakhamaster001]

Өнерін күшті екен еңбегін адал екен 👍👍👍

[@tranquilo6897]

This legend is a dragon amongst lions.

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

His hands! No gloves! No way that washes off, either! Commitment!

[@magaresmagares3741]

Magnifique!!!!!!dur mais beau travail

[@Craftsmanship-Process]

Thank you so much!!!

[@eanarg25]

Thousands of years without PPE. I'm sure he'll be fine.

[@gleysebaer2830]

Boa Noite, um trbalho muito tem dificuldade, e isso 💖💖💖💖💖

[@BigboiiTone]

It is interesting to see the fermentation process. One question though, at one point, the lye he pours is colourless. At another, the lye appears as a grey sludge. Is this due to mistranslation or are there different kinds of lye?

[@katsierra4476]

Lye can give you a chemical burn

[@FZR650]

The pen is blue!

[@alxei328]

тот случай, когда сэкономил на мешалке и пашет работяга...

[@KRLegion]

RESPIRANDO TODA ESA LEJÍA YA DEBERÍA ESTAR COMPLETAMENTE ENVENENADO.

[@K-Plsek]

Auch etwas Steinzeit? Aber funktioniert so auch. Bei uns industriell sicher in 8. Stunden möglich.

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

There is a reason I use already reduced indigo!!

[@LISTEN0011able]

靑取之於藍而靑於藍

[@zodd0001]

You are great ! What you do with residual indigo solution ?

[@k.y.6148]

So, he just appears to go through life with blue hands.

[@user-cg1iz1zk5s]

Oooh. He should have a mask on to protect his face and eyes and breathing.

[@shadownyxiancat750]

The place is well ventilated. And depending on the type of indigo dye, it shouldn’t be too bad on the lungs.

[@sivadcmada]

Also... explaining why he's using the ingredients he's using. Why ash? Why bran?

[@MikeRock1976]

That was a really great video, and what a great piece of art/clothing. $2,200 also, not cheat by far………

[@MikeRock1976]

Not cheap

[@subramaniamchandrasekar1397]

The Indigo hand man as he is called in his neighborhood....

[@Carantari]

Me preocupan las manos y las vías respiratorias del señor 😢

[@misakit.4110]

i wonder if he has permanently stained his skin?

[@michellef1847]

I feel bad for him that he doesn't have goggles or breathing equipment. 😢

[@Lovely_lulu_]

Or gloves 😧😔

[@BigboiiTone]

Looks well ventilated enough but I would definitely recommend some eye protection

[@amandasuperlegal4030]

Probably he prefers doesn't use it

[@youdoyouplayer8529]

I can guarantee he does have them, or at least has easy access to them. In countries with no workplace regulations many people would rather not wear annoying ppe.

[@consunzione]

indigo is safe

[@nidal-yw5qf]

❤

[@zammap]

Dude needs a vent and fan to blow in fresh air. His lungs must be so damaged by now.

[@elyacohen7548]

❤💖👍

[@LincolnWorld]

Do you get to retire when you look entirely like a Smurf?

[@mynghequetoi]

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