[Okinawa, Naha] Experience Fukuki Dyeing in an Old Ryukyu House - Recommended for Families and Girls' Trips

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• Experience Okinawa's unique Fukugi dyeing at Asayui House, an old Ryukyu house located at the foot of Sueyoshi Shrine, a place that still retains the strong remnants of the Ryukyu Dynasty. As the name suggests, Fukugi dyeing involves extracting dyes from grasses, flowers, and trees to dye fabric. The resulting colors are far more vibrant than you'd expect from the name. Fukugi trees are used as windbreaks in Okinawa and can dye fabric a vibrant, bright yellow. They're also famous for producing the yellow dye used in Bingata dyeing. First, gather the leaves and boil them over a bonfire to dye. Savor the time as the color slowly extracts. You can take home your dyed creation. Our staff will provide thorough explanations, making this a safe and enjoyable experience for first-timers, children, and women! ★Optional: A walk through Sueyoshi Forest, followed by a guided tour to Sueyoshi Shrine. ★Please come empty-handed. ★What you'll be dyeing: Tenugui hand towels. (You can also purchase a tote bag separately and have it dyed.) [Optional T-shirts and tote bags are available for purchase.] In addition to bringing your own, we also have T-shirts and tote bags available. T-shirts: 1,500 yen (tax included) Tote bags: 800 yen (tax included)
• Experience Ryukyu dyeing in an old Ryukyu house
• Fukuki trees are a familiar presence to the people of Okinawa. While dyeing with Fukuki trees, you can relax and enjoy the experience while your host shares interesting facts about Okinawan plants and the culture and lifestyle of the Okinawan people. A unique experience in an old Ryukyu house surrounded by the forest of Sueyoshi.
• Boil over a fire
• It takes time and effort, but while the dye is being extracted over the firewood, you can gaze out at the sea and enjoy a chat. If you would like to take a walk through Sueyoshi Forest or go to Sueyoshi Shrine, we can guide you there while the dye is being extracted.
• Unique original patterns can be added
• You can create your own original tenugui towel using various techniques, such as ring shibori and itajime shibori. Create your own one-of-a-kind original! A wonderful memento of your time in Okinawa!