[Activity] Pull Dyeing (Traditional Japanese Hand Dyeing)
120 min
東京都新宿区
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (by consultation)
1–4 person
● Experience artisanal craftsmanship up close
You will observe, right before your eyes, the graceful brushwork and skilful handling of dyes performed by an experienced craftsman. Under careful guidance, you will have the rare opportunity to experience the delicate movements unique to hikizome, such as the speed of the stroke and the balance of pressure.
● Create a colour that is uniquely yours
By freely combining multiple dyes, you will create a one-of-a-kind colour that reflects your own sensibility. In the finished fabric, traditional technique and personal expression come together, giving birth to a work that exists nowhere else in the world.
● A finished piece delivered to you later
The dyed scarf will be completed through drying and fixing processes and then provided at a later date (either for collection in person or by delivery). Light and easy to carry, it becomes a refined piece suitable both as a cherished travel memory and as a thoughtful gift for someone special.
You will observe, right before your eyes, the graceful brushwork and skilful handling of dyes performed by an experienced craftsman. Under careful guidance, you will have the rare opportunity to experience the delicate movements unique to hikizome, such as the speed of the stroke and the balance of pressure.
● Create a colour that is uniquely yours
By freely combining multiple dyes, you will create a one-of-a-kind colour that reflects your own sensibility. In the finished fabric, traditional technique and personal expression come together, giving birth to a work that exists nowhere else in the world.
● A finished piece delivered to you later
The dyed scarf will be completed through drying and fixing processes and then provided at a later date (either for collection in person or by delivery). Light and easy to carry, it becomes a refined piece suitable both as a cherished travel memory and as a thoughtful gift for someone special.
● For those who wish to express themselves through colour and fabric
You will try your hand at hikizome, a traditional Japanese dyeing technique, layering colours under the guidance of a skilled artisan. Through an experience rarely available in everyday life, you can enjoy the time spent creating a one-of-a-kind scarf found nowhere else in the world.
● For those who wish to learn authentic craftsmanship up close
With a demonstration and direct instruction by an experienced craftsman, you will experience the distinctive appeal of dyeing, including brush speed and subtle gradation effects. All tools are provided, allowing you to participate with confidence.
● For those seeking to create a special memory or a meaningful gift
The finished work will be handed over after drying and fixing (either for collection or by delivery). Lightweight and easy to carry, it is ideal both as a travel memento and as a refined gift for someone special.
You will try your hand at hikizome, a traditional Japanese dyeing technique, layering colours under the guidance of a skilled artisan. Through an experience rarely available in everyday life, you can enjoy the time spent creating a one-of-a-kind scarf found nowhere else in the world.
● For those who wish to learn authentic craftsmanship up close
With a demonstration and direct instruction by an experienced craftsman, you will experience the distinctive appeal of dyeing, including brush speed and subtle gradation effects. All tools are provided, allowing you to participate with confidence.
● For those seeking to create a special memory or a meaningful gift
The finished work will be handed over after drying and fixing (either for collection or by delivery). Lightweight and easy to carry, it is ideal both as a travel memento and as a refined gift for someone special.
What’s Included:
A demonstration by a skilled craftsman
Dye blending and hikizome experience (from colour creation to fabric dyeing)
The finished work to be collected after drying and fixing (in-person collection or delivery available)
Highlights of the Experience:
A rare opportunity to experience an artisan’s handcraft up close
The ability to complete a piece using your own original, self-blended colours
A lightweight, easy-to-carry finished scarf that can be enjoyed as an everyday accessory
Notes:
As dyes are used, clothing that can get dirty is recommended (aprons are provided)
A demonstration by a skilled craftsman
Dye blending and hikizome experience (from colour creation to fabric dyeing)
The finished work to be collected after drying and fixing (in-person collection or delivery available)
Highlights of the Experience:
A rare opportunity to experience an artisan’s handcraft up close
The ability to complete a piece using your own original, self-blended colours
A lightweight, easy-to-carry finished scarf that can be enjoyed as an everyday accessory
Notes:
As dyes are used, clothing that can get dirty is recommended (aprons are provided)
Fujiya Dye Workshop is a studio dedicated to hikizome, a traditional kimono dyeing technique that has been passed down since the Edo period.
At its workshop in Shinjuku, Tokyo, the artisans work each day with deep commitment, preserving the earthen-floored workspace of earlier times as well as the techniques and tools handed down through generations.
At its workshop in Shinjuku, Tokyo, the artisans work each day with deep commitment, preserving the earthen-floored workspace of earlier times as well as the techniques and tools handed down through generations.