[Aichi] Arimatsu/Narumi Shibori and Yukihana Shibori Tenugui Hand Towel Making Experience (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Cultural Experience)

1. This is an experience where you can dye a Japanese tenugui cloth using the snowflake dyeing technique.
2. Anyone who loves handicrafts and dyeing, or anyone interested in traditional Japanese crafts, can experience the joy of making things. Even beginners can participate with peace of mind, as our artisans will provide careful instruction. We will also encourage those with experience in dyeing to try making various patterns in addition to basic designs.
3. After dyeing, while the cloth is drying, you can enjoy chatting with the artisans over tea. If time permits, they will also tell you stories about the local area.
4. This plan includes gifts such as tie-dyed handkerchiefs.

This experience involves dyeing a Chita cotton tenugui (hand towel) using the traditional Sekkashibori technique. Sekkashibori, with its snowflake-like pattern, was apparently once used on diapers during the Showa era, but is now a popular yukata (sumo kimono) design, even sold at high-end kimono stores. The white tenugui is folded into triangles like origami and then sandwiched between boards for dyeing. The pattern changes depending on where it's dyed. The pattern you create is entirely up to you. Even small children can participate with an adult. (Please note that the dye temperature during dyeing is high, between 50 and 70 degrees Celsius.) Our craftsmen will carefully and patiently teach you, so even beginners can enjoy the experience with ease. Even those with experience can learn about dyeing techniques and hidden gems to ensure a satisfying experience. We'll explain how Sekkashibori patterns are created, so you can enjoy both intellectual curiosity and the joy of craftsmanship. While the fabric is dry