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Discover the art of natural dyeing through itajime-zome, a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique that creates striking geometric and repeating patterns. Using time-honored natural dyes such as aizome (indigo), kakishibu (fermented persimmon tannin), and bengala (earth and iron oxide pigments), you'll explore the beauty and subtle variations these materials produce. Each participant will dye a cotton tenugui (Japanese cloth), creating a one-of-a-kind textile in rich, muted earth tones to take home. No prior experience is needed.
Participants will be able to dye two tenugui cloths and have an opportunity to bring one additional item from home to dye.