I was beyond honored to experience the @aikuma_japanese_dyes 2 day Noren workshop with @tourokuya sensei. The instruction was phenomenal, and I learned several new techniques to expand my dyeing art. We worked on a 2 piece Noren and a smaller fabric piece, and I was able to incorporate my Taino inspired designs as patterns. Being able to honor my ancestors in this workshop made it even more special, and I will treasure these art pieces and the experience forever. I also loved learning about the history of Aikuma- an institution of natural dyeing in Japan.
The workshop incorporated numerous techniques; Yuzen, Sekidashi, Sugaki, Hikizome, botanical dyeimng, and Katazome. It was wonderful to learn these new techniques in person, and also see where the Japanese methods were similar and different from what I’ve learned so far in my studio.
どうもありがとうございます
