[Hyogo, Awaji] The world of traditional indigo dyeing born from fermentation. Create your own "original blue" on the island of origin.

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

• Located on a hill on the east coast of Awaji Island overlooking the gentle coastline, Onokoro Ai is a rare indigo dyeing center in Japan, where everything from organic cultivation of indigo plants to fermentation dye production and traditional indigo dyeing is carried out on the same site. The Onokoro Ai / AWAJI Indigo LAND Project preserves the culture of indigo dyeing for the future through a year-round process of sowing seeds in spring, harvesting in summer, and fermenting and preparing in winter. This special indigo dyeing experience is limited to one group and is completely private. Through a tour of the indigo fields, which change appearance with the seasons, you will witness the cultivation of Onokoro Ai indigo plants, learn about the traditional Japanese fermented dye "sukumo" and the indigo dyeing process, and then experience authentic indigo dyeing using "living indigo." The indigo dyeing solution is cultivated using only natural ingredients, such as Awaji spring water, wood ash supernatant, and wheat bran, using the power of microorganisms. Indigo is a "living dye" that changes its appearance in response to environmental changes such as temperature, humidity, and weather, making it a unique color that is never reproduced twice. In this experience, you will use the "Onokoro Indigo" cultivated in this way, and spend time dyeing while facing the indigo. Experience the once-in-a-lifetime experience of indigo dyeing, encountering a one-of-a-kind color. The view of the blue sky and sea from the window is the very image of the deep blue of indigo dye. In this tranquil environment, you can feel connected to nature and enjoy quiet time creating something. After the experience, we will serve you special indigo tea made with organically grown indigo. As you savor the lingering aroma of the dyeing experience, experience with all five senses the lifestyle and culture that indigo embodies.
• [Features of this experience]
• ・A consistent environment where everything from indigo cultivation to dye production and indigo dyeing is done on the same site. ・A unique experience where you can see the indigo fields change with the seasons. ・Traditional Japanese indigo dyeing using indigo liquid grown through microbial fermentation. ・A once-in-a-lifetime indigo dyeing experience where the same color will never be produced twice. ・Limited to one group, held in a workshop overlooking the sea and sky. ・A completely private experience. ・After the experience, you will be served indigo tea made with organically grown indigo.
• 【Experience Schedule】
• 1) Meeting and Orientation: You will be shown the actual fermentation process, while being given an explanation of how the indigo that has been grown on-site for a year turns into indigo liquid. You will be guided through the process, from indigo cultivation to fermentation and preparation, which all take place on the same site. 2) Patterning: Choose your preferred pattern and create it using specialized tools. 3) Dyeing: The fabric is immersed in the indigo liquid, and the color is developed through repeated dyeing. The color intensity and appearance will change depending on the condition of the indigo and the number of times it is dyed. 4) Finishing: A final wash is given to finish off your work. 5) Completion and Disbandment: You can take your dyed work home on the day. *Instructions will be provided on how to care for your work after you take it home.