Indigo dyeing experience

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For first-time participants, we will first introduce the "Genuine Indigo Dyeing Experience."

For Aiwayu, indigo dyeing is not just about "dyeing fabric". We value dyeing while being closely involved with the activities of microorganisms, which are the main players in indigo dyeing. Therefore, there are unique steps in the dyeing process, and we would like you to first experience the basics thoroughly.

After that, from the second time onwards, you can try more creative courses such as tie-dyeing, or dyeing complex items such as T-shirts. Both courses allow you to enjoy the world of authentic indigo dyeing at your own pace.

[Genuine indigo dyeing experience]

Hontate Shoai-zome is a traditional Japanese indigo dyeing technique that uses fermentation. You touch the indigo dye liquid, which is alive with microorganisms, with your bare hands, soak the fabric, wash it, and expose it to the sun and wind. In the process, a beautiful blue color will emerge. This experience is not just about dyeing fabric. It is a deep and quiet time to face nature and surrender yourself to the workings of life.

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[True indigo tie-dyeing experience]

"Tie-dye" is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique. This technique creates patterns by folding, sewing, and tying fabric, and each stitch and tie has the gentleness and strength that can only be achieved by hand. In this experience, you will learn the basic techniques of tie-dyeing, and actually dye the fabric with your own hands, then dye it with indigo. You will have fun opening the fabric and seeing what pattern will be created. It is time to finish your own unique piece of fabric, with no two pieces being the same.

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