Aigami

Paper dyed in blue. Aigami or “paper dyed with indigo” is a specialty of Tokushima prefecture.

Origin:

Japan

Local scripture:

藍紙

Synonym:

Konshi 紺紙

Botanical name:

Indigofera tinctoria L.

Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) L’Hér. ex Vent.

Isatis tinctoria L.

Strobilanthes flaccidifolia Nees

Polygonum tinctorium Aiton