Indigo Dyeing Experience
Facing indigo, expressing yourself.
Two creative paths to choose from.
Cloth dyed with natural indigo grows richer in character over time, deepening as it is used and lived with.
Because it evolves together with the person who holds it, we value not only the act of “making,” but also the time spent “experiencing” the process.
The moment when the cloth meets indigo and is given new life.
We offer two entry points that gently respond to your sensibility.
Standard Experience
This plan allows you to enjoy the basics of indigo dyeing while casually creating a piece that adds color to your daily life.
Solid Dyeing
You are welcome to bring an item you would like to dye and experience the basics of indigo dyeing.
You can also try simple shibori techniques using rubber bands, as well as uneven dyeing and gradation effects.
▼ Content
• Introduction to indigo (20 minutes)
• Indigo dyeing experience (from 30 minutes)
▼ Fee
• Base fee: 5,000 yen per person
• For items over 100 g: an additional 40 yen per gram (for the weight exceeding 100 g)
Example 1
40 g scarf → 5,000 yen (base fee only)
Example 2
150 g T-shirt → 7,000 yen (5,000 yen + 50 g × 40 yen)
▼ Item to Dye
Please bring the item you wish to dye.
Due to the nature of indigo, only natural fibers can be dyed. Cotton and linen are most suitable.
We also offer fabrics at cost price, including:
Tenugui (cotton or linen), handkerchief (linen), and bandana (cotton).
▼ What to Bring
• Item to dye (if bringing your own)
Disposable gloves will be provided.
As dye may splash, please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting stained.
Shibori Dyeing
You can choose one from ten different shibori samples and experience the technique.
▼ Content
• Introduction to indigo (20 minutes)
• Shibori instruction (from 60 minutes ~, depending on the technique)
• Indigo dyeing (from 30 minutes ~)
▼ Fee
8,000 yen per person (materials included)
▼ Item to Dye
Tenugui cloth (90 × 35 cm, 100% cotton)
You may bring your own fabric for shibori; however, some thicknesses and textures are not suitable for binding. Please consult with us in advance if you wish to bring your own material.
For personal items, an additional fee of 30 yen per gram of fabric will apply.
▼ What to Bring
Disposable gloves will be provided, so you may come empty-handed.
As dye may splash, please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting stained.
Creative Session
For those who wish to go a step further, it offers a more creative process—exploring your own designs and delving into the depth of traditional techniques.
Shibori Dyeing (Original Design)
This workshop is designed to shape your ideas into form. You share the image you would like to create, and we explore the methods of expression together.
▼ Content
• Introduction to indigo (20 minutes)
•Shibori instruction
From 1 day (the schedule will be arranged according to your availability)
▼ Fee
• Base fee
（10,000 yen per person per day）
• Dyeing fee
（30 yen per gram of the item to be dyed）
Example
If you complete a 200 g tapestry in one day:
16,000 yen (10,000 yen + 200 g × 30 yen)
▼ Item to Dye
You may bring any item you wish to dye. Fabrics available in our studio can be purchased at cost price. If you share what you would like to create, we can also prepare suitable materials for you.
▼ What to Bring
• Item to dye (only if bringing yourown)
Disposable gloves will be provided, so you may come empty-handed. As dye may splash, please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting stained.
Katazome (Comprehensive Course)
From stencil carving to paste preparation and dyeing, you will learn the entire process of katazome in depth.
▼ Content
• Introduction to indigo (20 minutes)
• Stencil carving
• Silk screening (applying silk mesh to the stencil)
• Preparing rice paste
• Paste application
• Dyeing
(A minimum of 3 days is required)
▼ Fee
• Base fee
3 days: 32,000 yen
4 days: 38,000 yen
• Dyeing fee
35 yen per gram of the item to be dyed
▼ Item to Dye
If you choose a tenugui prepared by us, no additional fabric fee is required.
Fabrics available in our studio can be purchased at cost price. If you let us know what you would like to create, we can also prepare suitable materials.
▼ What to Bring
Disposable gloves will be provided,
so you may come empty-handed. As dye may splash, please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting stained.
We can also create a customized plan based on your request. Please feel free to contact us.
Reservations & Inquiries
Advance booking is required.
Please contact us using the form below or send us a direct message on Instagram.