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Art of Living Workshop

Indigo Dye

Art of Living Workshop

Indigo Dye

Hand-dye a textile with Kyo-Aizome, a natural fermented dye technique that is unique to the Kyoto region.

For centuries in Japan, fermented indigo dyeing has been used to create a spectrum of blue masterpieces, cherished for their symbolic and protective qualities

Dye your own textile (or use one provided by us), and learn about the cultural and historical context of this ancient technique.

Daytime Workshop

with Tea + Sweets

Afternoon Workshop

with Drinks + Snacks

¥38,000

Tax included.

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Environmental Impact

Fermented indigo dyeing uses only natural materials, making it an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic dyes that often contain harmful chemicals.

Mondays

10:00 AM

Workshop + Morning Tea

Start your day with a seasonal morning tea, brewed with wild herbs, flowers, beans, seasonal plants, and paired with hand-selected sweets.

3:00 PM

Workshop + Afternoon Drinks

A vibrant experience with a seasonal alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink, including local wines, craft beers, botanical gin, raw sake, and fermented tea-based infusions.

Location

Maana Atelier

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FAQ

What is the cancellation policy?

0% cancellation fee if canceled more than 7 days in advance.

100% cancellation fee if canceled within 7 days in advance.

What is your policy on children attending the workshop?

Children aged 13 and older are welcome to join the workshop. They will be charged the standard fee.

What should I wear?

Clothing and shoes may stain during the workshop. Please dress accordingly. We recommend wearing dark-colored clothing. And please refrain from wearing fragrances.

What should I bring?

Please bring a white or undyed textile of your choice, made from 100% natural materials (e.g., silk, cotton, linen), weighing up to 200g. Whether new or used, the textile must be thoroughly cleaned before bringing it to the workshop. New textiles should be free of glue and other production chemicals, while used textiles must be free of oils and other impurities. If you choose not to bring your own textile, purchase a meaningful textile to dye at Maana Atelier.

Is the workshop bilingual?

No, the workshop will be conducted in English, with some Japanese if necessary.

Do you accommodate private workshops?

Please contact experiences@maanahomes.com with the number of participants and the dates you’ll be visiting.

Choose an experience

Art of Living

Kyoto Botanical Teas

Art of Living

Indigo Dye

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Fermentation

Art of Living

Earthen Wall

Culture

Tea Ceremony

MAANA ATELIER is a multi-faceted space created to explore Maana Homes’ ever-expanding passions and new offerings for our community. This traditional machiya is thoughtfully restored to reveal its raw beauty and imperfections. It will house Maana Experiences workshops, dinners, community events, and more.

ADDRESS

82-3 Kamikinoshitacho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-0017

HOURS

Maana Atelier is only open to workshop participants.

In collaboration with

Kyoto Research Institute

Kyoto Research Institute was founded under the direction of Momoko Nakamura. Momoko’s interest stems from 20 years of communicating and educating on cookery culture and the food system, informed by anthropological field research across the Japanese archipelago. The Institute’s research now extends beyond food, expanding into both textile and home, with the growing understanding that each pillar of Japanese living originates from a single terroir.

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