On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about traditional Japanese indigo dyeing from Sally Hancox, one of the co-owners of AiAii Worshop & Shop on Awaji island. This is a conversation to dye for! Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
👉Topics Discussed
- About AiiAii Worshop & Shop
- About the aizome (indigo dyeing) process
- About farming and preparing indigo for dyeing
- Why Sally Hancox ended up farming and working with indigo
- What are the benefits of natural indigo dyeing
- About the workshops at AiAii
- About Awaji
- How to get to Awaji
- How to get in touch with Sally for scheduling indigo dyeing workshops, etc.
- And much more!
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