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Experience the Traditional Technique in Hiroshima! Sneakers & 'Tenugui' Dyeing
2 h
About this activity
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First, you will learn why dyeing industry developed in Fukuyama.Next, you will dye sneakers by hand by choosing 3 colors out of 10 typical colors from Fukuyama and Japan.Then, you will dye 'Tenugui.'Choose your favorite pattern out of 3 and tie the cloth using rubber bands. You will put on 'Samue,' Japanese work clothes, and soak the Tenugui in the indigo pot.Lastly, you will get your original sneakers and Tenugui you dyed.
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First, you will learn why dyeing industry developed in Fukuyama.Next, you will dye sneakers by hand by choosing 3 colors out of 10 typical colors from Fukuyama and Japan.Then, you will dye 'Tenugui.'Choose your favorite pattern out of 3 and tie the cloth using rubber bands. You will put on 'Samue,' Japanese work clothes, and soak the Tenugui in the indigo pot.Lastly, you will get your original sneakers and Tenugui you dyed.
Included
- Materials for dyeing experience
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- The duration of the experience may be prolonged if the dyeing work drags on.
- The sizes of the sneakers are 22.5 cm to 27 cm for both men and women.
- Dyed Tenugui is basically for appreciation and not for practical use.
- Dyed shoes will be handed in the half-dried state to protect the rubber parts.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
70%
Original
40%
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