Selected Manufacturing Partners

Our manufacturing partners are integral to the realization of our vision. We have personally visited all our partners and their factories. Their experience and commitment to this shared vision is what makes AIZOME possible, and our relationships have turned into genuine friendships. In fact, Mila even joined us on a factory visit in Turkey, before she was even 1 year old. 

In alignment with our vision for synthetic-free textile production, each of our partners proudly embraces the following:

• Transparency and traceability
• Strict exclusion of synthetic dyes
• Third-party testing
• Continuous innovation and improvement 

AIZOME’s Artisan Advisor: Cozo Cazama

We are honored to have Cozo Cazama, one of the last living traditional indigo dyers in Japan, as our AIZOME artisan advisor. His knowledge and friendship over these past many years has infused AIZOME with the enduring legacy of Japan's indigo dyeing tradition, passed down from artisan to artisan for 400 years.

From Cozo, we have learned: 

• Wabi Sabi, the appreciation of simplicity and imperfection, reflected in the unique patterns and variations found in each hand-dyed piece; 
• Mottainai, the concept of not wasting resources, is embodied in the sustainable use of natural materials and the careful preservation of traditional dyeing methods; and 
• Omoiyari, empathy and consideration for others, is reflected in the deep respect and care that imbues each creation. 

Unique Masterpieces, Hand-Dyed in Japan

Each hand-dyed masterpiece Cozo creates requires over a year of cultivation and care to nurture the living, probiotic aizome dye.

The result evokes a sense of beauty and connection, dissolving the boundaries between past and present, nature and human.