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Authentic indigo dyeing experience

Name: Authentic indigo dyeing experience
Brand: AIWAYU
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"The blue of life"

A moment to dye with your own hands.

■ About this experience

Hondate Shoaizome 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. By doing so, a beautiful blue will emerge. This experience is not just about dyeing fabric. It is a special time to come face to face with indigo and surrender yourself to the workings of life.

■ Recommended for these people

Those who want to experience traditional Japanese culture

People who are interested in fermentation and the power of nature

Those who want to make their own one-of-a-kind indigo dyed items

Those who want to relax and unwind in a quiet environment

■ Experience flow (Time required: about 3 hours)

1. Explanation of genuine indigo dyeing (20-30 minutes)

We will carefully explain the history of indigo, the mechanics of dyeing, and the mindset required.

2. Dyeing tutorial and practice (20-30 minutes)

Before starting to dye, you will practice handling the fabric according to the item you have chosen.

3. Dyeing experience (approx. 120 minutes)

The process of dyeing, washing and drying in the sun is repeated twice to create multiple indigo layers.

■ Other services

Commemorative photos during the experience We will take photos of your dyeing experience and give you the digital data.

After the product introduction experience, you can view indigo-dyed clothing and accessories.

Packaging and care instructions for finished products The dyed items are carefully packed and

We will tell you how to store and wash it at home.

Drinks and snacks served Seasonal drinks and snacks will be served between experiences.

Pick-up service (reservation required)

We can provide transportation to the nearest station. (For details, see the bottom of this page.)

■ About fees

First time participants: 20,000 yen (tax included)

2nd time onwards: 18,000 yen (tax included)

This page only accepts reservations for experiences . Please pay on the day at the venue (cash or credit card).

■ What to dye (choose on the day)

・Linen stole | Bleached | 52×180 | Made in Japan

・Linen stole｜Namahira style｜

52×180｜Made in Japan

・Hemp cloth | Hemp | 45 x 100 | Made in Japan

・Rami towel | Ramie | 36×120 | Made in Japan

Change Options

・Bamboo cloth stole｜50×180｜Made in Japan｜

+1,500 yen

・Hand-woven Japanese fine hemp / Ramie cloth｜30×100｜＋5,000 yen

Limited option (for second or subsequent participants)

・Short-sleeved T-shirt｜Cotton｜Made in Japan

｜＋5,000 yen

・Three-quarter sleeve T-shirt | Cotton | Made in Japan

｜＋5,000 yen

・Linen tank top | Flax | +5,000 yen

■ Notice

・Capacity: Up to 4 people (please contact us for 5 or more people)

・We will provide aprons and rubber gloves, but please wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.

・The temperature inside the workshop is about the same as outside. Please be careful about what you wear, especially in midsummer and midwinter.

・People under 15 years of age are not permitted to participate.

・Please arrive within 15 minutes of the reception time.

・Rain or shine

■ Venue

Aiwayu Authentic Indigo Dyeing Workshop

270-1 Hannyabata, Ikeda-cho, Ibi-gun, Gifu Prefecture

■ About shuttle service

Pick-up is available from the nearest stations, Minohongo Station or Ogaki Station .
- Minohongo Station: Approximately 7 minutes one way, free - Ogaki Station: Approximately 30 minutes one way, additional fee (2,000 yen/group)
*If you require a shuttle service, please let us know when making your reservation.

■ About reservations

Please make your reservation at least 3 days before the desired date. We can also accommodate last minute requests if there are vacancies, so please feel free to contact us. We will send you a confirmation email within 24 hours of your reservation.

■ About cancellations

Preparation for the experience requires advance preparation, such as managing the indigo dye and preparing the materials. Therefore, if you wish to cancel or change the date, please contact us as soon as possible . If you cancel on the day or without permission, we may refuse to accept future reservations. *If there are unavoidable circumstances such as weather or traffic conditions, please feel free to contact us.