Text below from Aiwayu <3
‘A textile artist from California, USA visited us for the Hondate Sho-Aizome experience.
He has been traveling across Japan, visiting various dyeing and textile specialists, learning through workshops and deepening his understanding of Japanese craft.
During his journey, he became interested in Hondate Sho-Aizome,and came all the way to our studio to experience it firsthand.
Although “indigo dyeing” is often spoken of as one, the raw materials, the preparation of the dye vat, its maintenance, and the dyeing methods vary widely—and naturally, the results and expressions of color differ as well.
We continue to walk this path, deeply moved by the cosmic wisdomand human knowledge that dwell within Hondate Sho-Aizome, as taught to us by our master.
During the experience, we shared about the mindset we hold when facing indigo, and the beauty of true fermentation-based indigo dyeing—a living process nurtured over time.
He listened with sincerity and genuine curiosity as a fellow craftsman,and his thoughtful engagement left a deep impression on us.
We are truly grateful for the time of resonance we shared—
a moment where hearts connected beyond borders and cultures, through indigo.’
