Mud Dyeing Samue

One-of-a-kind traditional dyeing created by Amami Ooshima's magnificent nature and handicrafts

Mud-dyed samue made with traditional dyeing techniques that have been passed down for generations on Amami Ooshima, a land of timeless nature.
The deep black color is created by the combination of the hawthorn wood,　which protects people from the sea breeze, and the extremely fine particles　of the iron-rich earth. Carefully dyed by craftsmen with their bare hands, every piece is a true one-of-a-kind item.