SHIZUKU - Light Blue Japanese Indigo

雫 SHIZUKU

Botanically dyed Silk Thread Necklace

Light Blue Japanese Indigo

Main light blue colour comes from a mix of Japanese indigo and turmeric. Adding character are dyes made from logwood, rose madder, and coffee.


Price in British pounds (GBP) UK sterling

  Free UK & Worldwide delivery

Designed and handcrafted in the United Kingdom

Length: adjustable to maximum 84cm (33.07 inches) (adjust with beads)

Pendant diameter: adjustable from 3.5 to 5cm (1.37 to 1.96 inches)

approx.

Silk threads, Glass beads


SHIZUKU Collection — General Features

  • Small circle pendant made from 192 botanically dyed silk threads.
  • Traditional Japanese kumihimo braiding techniques with a modern twist.
  • Design and Texture

    • Lightweight and warm to the touch, crafted from intricately woven silk threads.
    • Only natural materials are used, including surface-treated glass beads. No metal parts are involved.
    • Pendant is firmly braided and re-shapeable so can be adjusted to a teardrop or circle of different sizes.

    Eco-Friendly Concept

    • Threads used are off-cuts from a shawl weaving process repurposed in line with the Japanese ecological concept of "mottainai" (avoiding waste).

    Perfect Gift for Special Moments

    • Each unique necklace comes in a presentation gift box, accompanied by a uniquely numbered card for provenance and authenticity.
    • Designer and maker, Yoh Nye Sakurai, ensures the quality and uniqueness of each piece.

    (雫 SHIZUKU is the Japanese word for 'droplet')