Indigo Dyeing: A Journey into Traditional “Japan Blue”

Create a unique “Deep Blue” with your own hands

The Indigo dyeing (藍染め, aizome) experience offered by MOTENAS JAPAN is a special program. You can directly experience traditional Japanese dyeing methods. An expert will teach you kindly. Why not try making your own original item while learning about history?

SERVICE STRENGTH


#1. Careful teaching directly from an expert

#2. Fun class to learn history and culture 

#3. Making a unique item found nowhere else


Experienced experts will help you step-by-step. Even if it is your first time, do not worry. You will not just dye cloth. You will also learn the history and culture of Indigo dyeing (藍染め, aizome). This makes you love your artwork even more. We promise a great time where you learn skills and discover new things.

Experience Details

The MOTENAS JAPAN Indigo dyeing (藍染め, aizome) experience is a mix of actual dyeing work and learning. The fabric is dipped in liquid. When it touches the air, it turns bright blue. Please come and see this magical moment.

First, the lesson starts. The expert will teach you tips to make beautiful patterns (模様, moyou). You will learn how to tie the fabric and use the dye in an easy-to-understand way.

During breaks, we talk about the history of Indigo dyeing (藍染め, aizome). You will learn why Japanese people have loved this blue color. Knowing this makes the experience even better.

During breaks, we talk about the history of Indigo dyeing (藍染め, aizome). You will learn why Japanese people have loved this blue color. Knowing this makes the experience even better.

You dye the fabric with your own hands, wash it with water, and let it touch the air. You do this again and again. At first, it looks green. Then, it gradually changes into a deep, beautiful “Japan Blue.” It is a very moving sight.

We can adjust the class for you. You can come alone or with a group. You can take your one-of-a-kind original work home on the same day.

We can adjust the class for you. You can come alone or with a group. You can take your one-of-a-kind original work home on the same day.