Experience Ukiyo-e Making with Indigo Ink near Asakusa in Tokyo
Overview
Book a fascniating workshop to learn "ai-zuri" — a way of making Ukiyo-e art which uses indigo pigments. The specialty of ai-zuri is that it can express the landscapes or vividness of people through only the depth of indigo color. This workshop is organized by Mr.Yamazaki, one of the most famous dyers in Japan!
Highlights
- Use Japanese indigo dye and make your own Ukiyo-e
- Take a commemorative picture with your art
- Reserve with a Rakuten account to earn or use points for each booking!
- Learning interesting facts and history about Ukiyo-e
Key Information
Description
This 3-hour workshop will show you the depth of Ukiyo-e methods, especially the ai-zuri method which emerged during the Edo era (1603–1867). In ai-zuri, the color tones were set using only indigo (藍), which has been the center of the Japanese dyeing culture. The teacher Mr. Yamazaki is a professional botanical dyer and owner of a dyeing studio called "Kusakiya" located in Gunma Prefecture. His grandfather was famous as a dyer who revived botanical dyeing in Japan. **What to Expect:** Introduction and Lecture (50 mins) - Learning what is Ukiyo-e and ai-zuri and its history - Making gojiru (soy juice) and indigo pigments liquid - Explaining how to use the tools Workshop (90 mins) - Making Ukiyo-e with the "surikomibake"and stencils - Explaining how to use surikomibake Feedback and End (40 mins) - Take a picture with your Ukiyo-e - Q&A session