Shikoku is an island where tradition is dyed in the wool.
On our bespoke adventure tours, clients learn timeless techniques, like indigo-dying, straight from the craftspeople whose families have preserved them for generations.
Shikoku's Tokushima Prefecture has been a main supplier of indigo dye to the rest of Japan for centuries. With its deep blue color and natural anti-fungal properties, indigo exemplifies the perfect marriage of style, function, and naturalness that typifies Japanese craftsmanship. The unique techniques for fermenting indigo leaves to make living pigment require long years of learning and experience, and craftspeople bear the stains of their labor with pride.
Travelers always enjoy experiencing the smells and sensations of indigo workshops, and the satisfaction of dyeing custom garments and goods under the guidance of experts.
For more information about indigo dyeing and other craft experiences in Shikoku, visit https://shikokutours.com/blog-posts/indigo-crafts/
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