Japanese Culture of Somemono: Dyeing a stole in Yama no Sachizome method
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Japanese Culture of Somemono: Dyeing a stole in Yama no Sachizome method

2 h
About this activity
【HIGHLIGHTS】
  • Enjoy a Japanese somemono experience in only two hours
  • 「Happiness Color Mats」 are used that are kind to the environment
  • Introduced in various media such as television and magazines

【SCHEDULE】
Arrival→Sachizome experience→Finished→End

【DETAILS】
1.Choose your favorite color

First choose your favorite color of the stole and the color of your paint (Paper type dye Happiness Color Mats) Happiness Color Mats that are used here are friendly to the environment and it is a way of dyeing that does not pollute water and air because you do not need fire or water to dye. Depending on the color, the atmosphere of the somemono will completely change. Pale colors are easy to use when it comes to fashion but strong colors can be used as an accent color. You can choose from many colors, so please choose a new one.


2. Sachizome experience

Next you will choose your own design with the motif of flowers and leaves. In Japan is is said that leaves of trees are a charm for longevity and for each design there is a different meaning. Choosing your design while listening to the explanation could be interesting.When your design is fixed, follow the process and dye the material with Happiness Color Mats using the heat of an iron.


3. Finished

If you have completed the dyeing along with the design, you work is done. Sachizome is strong against machine washing and rubbing, so there is no need to worry about loosing the colors. A stole with Japanese somemono is very popular in Japan and it is often given as a gift to mothers. Please try to give a Japanese stole as a present to your family and friends!


【TRIVIA】 
Since ancient times, the traditional colors of Japan are often given names derived from plants of the four seasons, flowers, birds and animals It is said that there are about 1100 traditional colors in Japan and every colors has a meaning and the impression is different as well. These colors have always enriched the hearts of the Japanese people and have been developed response to changing times. The technique [Yama no sachizome] that you can learn is a technique that is born with the desire to convey the true beauty of nature.

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