Explaining denim through Japanese philosophy from @frontoffice.co
The creator explains the concept of 'double dip denim,' detailing the process of dipping fabric in natural indigo 20 times. He travels to Japan to investigate the reason behind this expensive technique, showcasing the traditional dyeing process and connecting it to the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of 'mono no aware' (the beauty of impermanence), using cherry blossoms as an analogy. Finally, he reveals that the purpose is to create a richer color for a more beautiful fade over time, and presents a jacket made from this fabric as an embodiment of this concept.
Creator: @frontoffice.co on TikTok
Transcript
Okay. What is double dip denim? It's denim that's been dipped in natural indigo twice as much as a regular denim fabric. Regular denim fabric is made from yarn that's dipped eight to 10 tier. This fabric's been dipped 20 times. And regular indigo is quite expensive. There has to be a really compelling reason why the Japanese are doing it twice. So I did a bit of traveling trying to figure out what was going on. So this is me at the Japan Folk Art Museum. They teach young people, anyone, how to u
Topics: Apparel / Fashion, Craftsmanship, Textiles
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