Workshop
We enjoy showing and sharing the magic of natural indigo with people from all over the world in Japanese and English. We can discuss and demonstrate all kinds of techniques, depending on your interests and experience.
Shibori
The magic of shibori with natural indigo is that no two pieces are exactly the same. The tension of the pulled thread, the thickness or density of the fabric, the time exposed to dye or oxygen, the power of the dye (which changes every day), all of these create beautiful variations.
Here are some of the techniques we use:
- Itajime - folding and clamping fabric between pieces of wood
- Nui-shibori - stitch resist. There are many kinds of stitches that achieve all kinds of patterns. You can be very creative about what you stitch.
- Gradation/ombre - it looks simple, but it requires skill to achieve a smooth effect.
- Arashi - pole wrapped, it makes thin zebra stripes.
A lot of the tools to make shibori are everyday things you may have at home, but the dye itself requires skill to make, maintain and use.
Prices
Prices include the item, dye, tax and tuition for our standard dyeing workshops
- Handkerchief
- ¥2000
- Tenugui
- ¥2000
- Tote bag
- ¥4000
- Scarf 100% linen
- ¥5000
- Scarf 50%cotton 50%linen (Large size)
- ¥6500
- Organic cotton adult t-shirts
S, M, L, XL - ¥7800
- Organic cotton kids t-shirt
110cm, 130cm - ¥4800
- Organic cotton kids t-shirt
150cm - ¥5800
- For bring-your-own items
- From 1g / ¥30
- For bring-your-own items (Dark Indigo)
- From 1g / ¥40
Memo
- We can accept up to about 6 workshop participants at a time.
- Children aged 5-8 can participate but we request that they have an adult to assist them.
- We can provide aprons and gloves, but please come in clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. The indigo is safe to use without gloves but your hands and fingernails may stain blue.
- Simple designs take about 1-2 hours to complete. You can take them with you on the same day
Book Workshop
Please book workshops in advance by telephone, instagram message or email.
Booking Form
ACCESS
AiAii is accessible by public transport.Sumoto Bus Center is a 5 minute walk. There are direct buses to the bus center from Maiko train station, Kobe Sannomiya, and Osaka.
2-3-19 Kaigandori
Sumoto city
Hyogo
656 0022
Japan
- Email：hello@aiaii.blue
- Instagram：aiaii.blue
- Telphone：0799-20-5252
We are usually open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-5pm but it is best to check on instagram or give us a call to make sure. We also happily open the shop by appointment if you let us know in advance.
Workshops can usually be scheduled from Monday-Saturday