At the Nonohana Plant-Based Dyeing ("Kusakizome") Academy in Kyoto Prefecture's Ide-cho, you can try your hand at the "kusakizome" dyeing method. Kusakizome roughly translates to plant-based dyeing, in which, as the name suggests, you use pigments from plants to dye fabric. Seasonal plants are usually used for dyeing, but even the same plant grown in different a soil and climate can change the resulting colors. Kusakizome mostly uses the plants stems or braches to make dye, and flowers are rarely used. The beginners' course is about having fun learning and trying the kasakizome method, in which you cut and boil the plants to make the dye, and use the bokashi dyeing technique (dyeing in layers) to dye a silk shawl, which you can take home on the day of the activity. It's the perfect opportunity to create your very own one-of-a-kind piece.
- Price : 6,500 yen (tax included) per person.
Included in the price: dyeing materials, hands-on experience.
Please bring: apron
Please come in clothes suitable for moving around and getting wet. - Date & Time : This activity is held every month for approximately 2-8 days, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
*Dates can vary from month to month, please contact the facility in advance. - Location : Nonohana Plant-Based Dyeing Academy
