Enjoy! KIMONO: Indigo Festival in OSAKA

Enjoy! KIMONO: Kimono Sales Event - Indigo Festival (Ai no Saiten) 17-19 June (Fri. - Sun.) in Osaka

Have you ever seen the hands of indigo dyers?

They dip threads and fabrics directly into the indigo dye in the indigo jar and repeat the dyeing process over and over again.

Even their arms are dyed bright blue.

The Hon Aizome Miyabiori Studio has a workshop in Kyoto, Japan.

The only manufacturer in Japan that uses 100% natural dyes to produce kimonos and obi belts.

From the production of sukumo, the raw material for indigo dye to manufacturing and dyeing of materials such as yarn and fabric, design productions, and the productions of products things like kimonos and obi belts.

The entire process is carried out by the company which is one of the few manufacturers in this field.

Recommended for.

Those who don't know indigo.

Indigo kimonos are said to be the anti-ageing clothing to wear.Because it makes people's skin look beautiful.

Indigo dyeing has been loved in Japan since ancient times. Visitors can learn about its roots and experience the appeal of indigo dyeing.

Those who know indigo.
There're only a few indigo dyed products available in general kimono shops, but at the "Indigo Festival", you'll be able to choose from a record number of over 1,000 items, so there's a high probability of finding your favourite.
Those who have indigo products.
You can learn about the process of making indigo dye products you have and feel even more attached it.
Indigo dyeing is so popular that one in three students in kimono dressing classes have it.
Kimono fans, and even kimono beginners like who have been wearing kimonos for six months or so, will find the "indigo" fascinating by knowing the production process.
The cool, indigo-dyed comfort is also called a natural air conditioning.
It's especially chosen by those who can't stand the heat.

One-of-a-kind, self-dyeing handkerchief indigo dyeing experience

We will bring the indigo dye from Yamashina, Kyoto, where the workshop is located.

You can experience original handkerchief dyeing using the dye that the artisans actually use.