Experience the Traditional Technique in Hiroshima! Sneakers & ‘Tenugui’ Dyeing

Fukuyama Trip Overview

You can dye two items using two different methods.One is Indigo-dyeing that has been developed in Fukuyama over a long time.The other is a method using colorful chemical dyes caused by the development of technique in pursuing colors not available in nature.You will dye ‘Tenugui’ hand towel with indigo and locally-produced sneakers with chemical dyes.Feel the history of Fukuyama from the dyeing experience.

・An authentic Indigo-dyeing with natural indigo directly taught by the professional from the local establishment with a history of over 100 years

・Bring back your original sneakers and ‘Tenugui’ (Japanese hand towel) as gifts from Japan

・Get taught by a professional and make your original goods rich in color and pattern

・Locally-produced sneakers developed from the original Japanese footwear, ‘Tabi.’Feel how comfortable they are!

・Chill and enjoy dyeing experience in the cozy space that looks like a cafe

Additional Info

Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Fukuyama, Japan
Trip Category: Classes & Workshops >> Craft Classes

What to Expect When Visiting Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan

You can dye two items using two different methods.One is Indigo-dyeing that has been developed in Fukuyama over a long time.The other is a method using colorful chemical dyes caused by the development of technique in pursuing colors not available in nature.You will dye ‘Tenugui’ hand towel with indigo and locally-produced sneakers with chemical dyes.Feel the history of Fukuyama from the dyeing experience.

・An authentic Indigo-dyeing with natural indigo directly taught by the professional from the local establishment with a history of over 100 years

・Bring back your original sneakers and ‘Tenugui’ (Japanese hand towel) as gifts from Japan

・Get taught by a professional and make your original goods rich in color and pattern

・Locally-produced sneakers developed from the original Japanese footwear, ‘Tabi.’Feel how comfortable they are!

・Chill and enjoy dyeing experience in the cozy space that looks like a cafe

Itinerary

First, you will learn why dyeing industry developed in Fukuyama.Next, you will dye sneakers by hand by choosing 3 colors out of 10 typical colors from Fukuyama and Japan.Then, you will dye ‘Tenugui.’Choose your favorite pattern out of 3 and tie the cloth using rubber bands. You will put on ‘Samue,’ Japanese work clothes, and soak the Tenugui in the indigo pot.Lastly, you will get your original sneakers and Tenugui you dyed.

Stop At:

• Fukuyama, Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, Chugoku

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