Another destination of our research on botanical dye in Japan this season was Amami Oshima. It is an island in Kagoshima prefecture where one can find the natural dyeing method Doro-Zome (Mud-Dyeing). This method involves dyeing with tannic acid from the pigment of Sharinbai (Rhaphiolepis umbellate), a plant, and soaking it in native iron-rich mud to induce a particular reaction that creates the benefits of antibacterial properties and strengthening fibers and weaves. In addition, they give a unique fade with wear time. One of the collaborators of this development and the navigator of the trip to the island was Tadaaki Hajime-san. We initially met in New York last winter, and I immediately felt familiar. He was kindly open to the development and our visit. Thanks to Hajime-san. @khrystyna_f @hajimeshojiamami @teba_brown Video Edit: @luluyaogioiello Photo Edit: @shina.peng Post Edit: @hannah__wu