[Vintage] The Ainu Folk Bolo Tie, Japanese Indigo "Aizome" - Kashoku (Dark Blue)

• Vintage folk Bolo tie from The Ainu (an ethnic group of related indigenous peoples native to northern Japan, including Hokkaido) 
• The bolo is crafted from wood
• Engraved on the back
• one-of-a-kind item

[Dyeing]

• Aizome, Japanese Indigo - Kashoku (Dark Blue)
• Hand-dyed by indigo dyeing artisans in Tokyo
• Aizome: Japanese traditional hand-dyeing method using plants with a history of over 1,000 years. Its unique blue created by Aizome is known as "Japan Blue". Aizome comes in a variety of blues and the shade of blue changes depending on the number of times it is dyed.
• Characteristics of Aizome: Aizome is said to be a highly functional dye with high antibacterial, deodorizing, and insect repellent effects.

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