Traditional Craft Workshop 伝統工芸体験ワークショップ

## Summer Exclusive! Fresh Indigo Leaf Dyeing Workshop

Does the color of aizome, the traditional Japanese indigo dye popularly known as “Japan blue,” come to mind?
In fact, indigo dyeing has a color that can only be produced in summer. Let's dye a silk stole emerald green using fresh indigo leaves.

Dyeing with fresh indigo leaves is a special experience that can only be enjoyed in summer.
In this workshop, participants will use freshly harvested indigo leaves from Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, to dye a silk stole.
Your instructor will be Cozo Kazama, a certified Traditional Craftsman of Tochigi Prefecture with many years of experience in Japanese indigo dyeing. Alongside hands-on dyeing, he will give a short lecture on the history and beauty of indigo, allowing you to deepen your understanding while enjoying the craft.
The workshop also includes a relaxing tea time featuring tea brewed from indigo leaves—a unique chance to learn and unwind at the same time. Don’t miss this summer-only opportunity!

Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 14:00–16:00

Fee: 3,000–5,000 yen
(includes silk stole / price varies by size / special discounted rate)