Autumn plants

It's as if the hot summer was a lie, and at night it has gotten so cool that you won't want to let go of your warm futon.
The cotton seeds sown in early summer have burst into bloom, revealing their plump white skin.
While every day begins the same way, these changes allow us to notice the change of seasons.
When you think of cotton, you think of something fluffy and soft when you bury your hands in it.
What we planted this time was Japanese native cotton.
The fibers are firmer than the American cotton that we are used to in our daily lives.
It may feel a little dry.
As a result, it is shiny and elastic, and is often used as cotton for futons.
When spun into yarn while incorporating plenty of air, it develops a plump texture.
Spinning thread is my life's work.
Right now I spin yarn from cotton that has been given to me, so my goal is to spin yarn from cotton that I have grown myself.

At the same time, when walking along mountain paths, you will notice a plant called stinkwood.
It has a unique sweet fragrance and also ripens with bursting fruit.
When this plant is used for dyeing, it produces a vivid light blue color that is hard to imagine from its appearance.
Autumn is a time of abundance and delicious food, but it is also the time to harvest plants that have a wide variety of uses.
It's my favorite season because of all the interesting discoveries.

At Utsushiki we have plenty of clothing in stock to keep you warm this coming season.
The materials and dyes selected by the makers
It's also a secret pleasure to discover what plants are used.
Please try wearing it.
It's a little bit out of the way, far from the city center,
Make your way to Utsushiki while enjoying the vibrant nature along the way.

Saori Konishi