Arimatsu Shibori Experience 5-hour Tour
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.
At Arimatsu Shibori Kaikan, you can make your own Arimatsu Shibori. All materials and tools are provided, so no prior preparation is required. Even beginners can complete making a T-shirt using Arimatsu Shibori in about 2 hours, and the finished product will be delivered to your home at a later date after about 3 weeks of dyeing.
