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Partner Spotlight: Japanese sukumo with Makiko-san

In Japan, indigo dyeing (aizome) has a long legacy in many regions, but Tokushima is especially renowned for its high-quality sukumo (fermented indigo leaves). Off the northeastern coast of Tokushima Prefecture, in the coastal city of Naruto, Makiko-san has been deepening her relationship with indigo for many years.

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