Indigo Dyeing Workshop: Create Your Own Masterpiece in Tokushima's Historic Wakimachi
Mima
Create and color your unique indigo creation within the historic Udatsu district in Wakimachi, a region at the core of Tokushima’s indigo craft since the Edo era. Select from items like a handkerchief, scarf, or tote bag to infuse with indigo.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Aizome Kobo - Try traditional indigo dyeing at the studio on historical Udatsu street. Choose one item from either handkerchief, scarf, shopping bag, drawstring bag or socks and dye it as you like.
Families, groups and solo travelers are all welcome. We take maximum 8 people at a time. Free gloves and aprons are available, so just stop by during your trip.
Learn about culture and history of traditional Awa indigo dyeing designated as Japan Heritage. Unique indigo-dyed item handmade by yourself would be the best souvenir to take home. (We take reservations until 6:00 PM on the previous day.)
Udatsu Studio of Yamauchi - Awa Natural Indigo Dyeing(45-1, Aza-Tsutsukudari-cho, Oaza-Wakimachi, Mima City, Tokushima )
[Directions]
(By car) 7 minutes from the Wakimachi interchange on Tokushima Expressway. Parking is available at Roadside Station Ai Land Udatsu.
(By public transportations) 9 minutes by taxi from Anabuki Station on JR Tokushima Line.
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- Explanations about Awa indigo dyeing
- Choice of material, designing patterns, dyeing and washing
- Your finished artwork is wet and weu2019ll put it in a plastic bag to take home. Please hang it to dry at home.
What's Included
- Includes experience fee and materials
What's Not Included
- Transportation
Location
Aizome Kobo
Our workshop is located on the way from the Roadside Station Ailand Udatsu to Wakimachi Udatsu street.It will be the building on the west side of Tearoom Udatsu Emon.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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