Natural-Dyed Triangle Bag 58 in Rum-Raisin

We use local tribal dyes like shoulang yams and old betel nuts to dye.The yams are used to dye fish nets to make the hemp fibers strong and invisible in the sea. Betel nut is a meaningful medium in pangcah tribes, sacrifice, social and love rituals are related to betel nut. The materials for dyeing clothes, building houses and refreshing chewing gums are also from betel.

The natural dyeing collection is piece-dyed in our Hualien studio. Natural dyeing is labor-intensive, but it's worth it every time the earthy color emerges and when people smiled at the beautiful colors. The natural-dyed color may be uneven, it fades with age like all things in nature. - Kamaro'an

Natural Dyes:

Yam, or koleto^ in the Amis language, is rich in tannins and colloids. It is often dyed on natural fibers such as fishing nets and woven fabrics to increase the toughness and durability of the fabrics. The color of yam will become darker and darker with sun exposure and use, like the luster of time.

Design Year: 2022

Materials:

100% Taiwan Cotton Canvas

The Kamaro’an's own developed heavy woven canvas has a water-repellent coating on the surface and a special coating on the back to make the canvas bag structural and durable.

Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather

Vegetable-tanned cowhide has a smooth finish while retaining the natural full grain with a unique aspect and touch. Over time, the leather tanned by vegetables will nourish and evolve, developing a patina.

Dimensions: 52 x 38 x 12.5

Craftsmen: 

Vegetable dyeing:  Badagaw, Imay and Kacaw

Braiding: Hello Ita, Dongi Ngaday, Dongi Lisin and Ipay Ngaday