Dyeing Experience with Natural Indigo at Kaerujirushi
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Experience making the world's one and only original handkerchief using traditional techniques unique to Japan.
Following an introduction to indigo, we proceed to create the pattern on the handkerchief.
Create your own indigo-dyed handkerchief and take it home the very same day!
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Afternoon session : 1:30 PM
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Mr. Kazuo Osawa
This workshop practices a method of indigo dyeing called Ash-Lye Fermentation, which has been passed down since the Edo period.
In Ash-Lye Fermentation indigo dyeing, no chemical substances are used at all. Instead, natural materials are employed, making it friendly to both the environment and people. After extracting all the dye from the indigo, the leftover residue can be scattered in fields, serving as excellent fertilizer and returning to the soil.
The greatest charm of Ash-Lye Fermentation indigo dyeing lies in the ability to create those beautiful colors without polluting nature. Currently, it is said that Ash-Lye Fermentation accounts for only a small percentage of overall indigo dyeing. Despite being labor-intensive, the workshop is committed to going the extra mile to produce genuine, authentic products.
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