Walking around Arimatsu's streets and experiencing tie-dyeing
wpmasterArimatsu, Nagoya, is famous for its tie-dye textiles. Cotton fabric is dyed with indigo, and the patterns change depending on how the threads are knotted. This traditional craft of the Arimatsu and Narumi districts of Nagoya is extremely time-consuming and labor-intensive, as every step is done by hand. Arimatsu shibori is unique in that each piece is handmade, meaning no two pieces are exactly alike.
Even overseas, "shibori" refers to Arimatsu. While it is a traditional craft, many techniques continue to be developed and refined.
On this tour, you will receive direct instruction from an Arimatsu shibori artisan and create your own Arimatsu shibori piece. You will create traditional Arimatsu tenugui, fashionable stoles, and other items under the guidance of an experienced Arimatsu shibori artisan, so even beginners can feel at ease. All materials and tools needed will be provided on site.
・tour schedule
| 9 am. | Hotel pick up Travel by taxi or public transport |
| 10 am. | Arrival in Arimatsu Spend the morning exploring the streets of Arimatsu and deepening your understanding of Arimatsu shibori. |
| 12 pm. | Lunch at a Traditional Japanese Restaurant In Arimatsu, choose from authentic Japanese cuisine, traditional udon noodles, freshly baked bread, and more. |
| 1 pm. | Arrival at the Studio After learning about the history and production process of Arimatsu Shibori, you'll begin preparations for your shibori experience. |
| 2 pm. | Arimatsu Shibori Experience At the studio, you'll spend three hours creating and dyeing your own design. During this experience, you'll dye the fabric using dye made from natural indigo. |
| 5 pm. | Finished Project Transfer by taxi or public transportation |
| 6 pm. | Arrival at the Hotel |
Price: ¥52,000 per person
Number of participants: 2 to 6
