New Book Examines Sustainability of Traditional Japanese Textiles
A new book, "Dyeing with the Earth" by Oxford research fellow Charlotte Linton, explores the intersection of traditional Japanese textile techniques and modern eco-friendly practices.
The author recounts their encounter with dorozome, a traditional mud-dyeing technique from Amami Oshima, which involves using red tannins from the techigi shrub and iron-rich mud to fix the color.
What could be more natural or sustainable, I thought, than using bountiful local trees and the dirt under your feet to color textiles?
However, as Linton's book reveals, the reality of these traditional techniques is more complex, highlighting the challenges of balancing age-old traditions with modern ideas of sustainability.
The book, "Dyeing with the Earth: Textiles, Tradition, and Sustainability in Contemporary Japan," is set to be released in October.
Author's summary: Exploring Japan's traditional textiles and sustainability.
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