Areca palm seeds 100g are a natural plant dye for botanical dyeing.
The areca palm is an evergreen palm widely cultivated across tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.
The plant is known as the areca palm, while its dried seeds are often called areca seeds or areca nuts. They have long been used in regional cultural practices and as a traditional material.
For botanical dyeing, the dried seeds are simmered to prepare the dye bath.
In Japan, dyeing with areca seeds is known as binroji-zome. It produces quiet shades such as reddish ash beige and soft gray.
The final tone varies depending on the fiber, mordant, dye concentration, and number of dyeing cycles. Enjoy the calm depth unique to areca seed dye.
▼ Areca palm seeds prepared as a plant dye
▼ Color sample dyed with areca palm seeds
※Please refer to the color sample shown above.
※100g can dye one T-shirt or one large stole. Color depth and tone vary depending on the fiber and dyeing method.
※This product is sold solely as a dye material. Do not use it as food, medicine, or for any purpose other than dyeing.
Other Plant Dyes
Hitotsuya introduces many other plant dyes for botanical dyeing in addition to areca palm seeds.
◆ About Hitotsuya Plant Dyes
The plant dyes offered by Hitotsuya（ひとつ屋） include materials traditionally sold as herbal medicines, as well as plants grown at our Hitotsuya Dye Farm.
We grow our plants with as little pesticide and chemical fertilizer as possible. Although we take great care, small insects may occasionally be mixed in. This does not affect their quality as dye materials.
We hope these materials will support your safe and natural creative work.
Where to Buy Areca Palm Seeds 100g
Areca palm seeds 100g are available at the Hitotsuya shop and from the following online stores.