9-hour tour of Arimatsu townscape and Arimatsu tie-dye making experience「Now accepting reservations」
Arimatsu shibori is a tie-dyed textile produced mainly in the Arimatsu and Narumi areas of Midori Ward, Nagoya. It is typically made by dyeing cotton fabric with indigo, and the pattern changes depending on how the thread is tied. It is a traditional craft of the Arimatsu and Narumi areas of Nagoya, and almost all of the processes are done by hand, so it is very time-consuming and labor-intensive. Another feature of Arimatsu shibori is that each piece is handmade, so there are no two exactly the same. Even outside of Japan, “SHIBORI” means Arimatsu. Although it is a traditional craft, many techniques have been continuously developed and improved.
During the tour, you will receive direct instruction from an Arimatsu Shibori designer and be able to create your own original Arimatsu Shibori piece. From traditional Arimatsu hand towels to fashionable scarves, you will work while listening to an experienced Arimatsu Shibori designer’s instructions, so even beginners can feel at ease. All materials and tools required for the work are available on-site, so you do not need to prepare them yourself.
・tour schedule
| 9 am. |
Hotel pick up Travel by taxi or public transport |
|---|---|
| 10 am. |
Arrival at Arimatsu In the morning, you will take a stroll through the streets of Arimatsu and deepen your understanding of Arimatsu Shibori. |
| 12 pm. |
Lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant In Arimatsu you can choose from authentic Japanese cuisine, traditional udon noodles, and freshly baked bread. |
| 1 pm. |
Arrival at the workshop After hearing about the history of Arimatsu Shibori and how it is made, you will begin preparations for the shibori experience. |
| 2 pm. |
Arimatsu tie-dyeing experience In the workshop, you will create a design and complete your own dyeing process in 3 hours. In this experience, you will dye the fabric using a dye made from natural indigo. |
| 5 pm. |
Work completed Travel by taxi or public transport |
| 6 pm. | Arrival at hotel |
