Shibori & Indigo Journey: From Garden to Cloth

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Experience a unique journey into natural indigo dye, straight from the plant itself. This workshop invites you to wander through an Indigofera garden in a serene, tranquil village, while discovering the history of Indigofera in Indonesia, which has been used for centuries to produce a distinctive natural blue. The journey begins with a short tour of the garden, where you'll learn about the plant and its cultivation, and see firsthand the process of making indigo paste until it is ready to use as a natural dye. After that, you'll join a hands-on session making shibori, the distinctive Japanese fold-and-bind cloth technique that creates unique patterns. The workshop is guided by a maker from Puspita Batik and takes place in Poncosari, Srandakan, Bantul. This workshop lasts 5-6 hours and is suitable for beginners, craft lovers, travelers, and anyone who wants to start a business in wastra (traditional Indonesian textiles). Notes for this workshop: 1. Please be ready at the pickup point half an hour before the scheduled time (08:30). 2. Bring a hat, and wear comfortable clothing and footwear (shoes and sandals). 3. Use sunscreen or mosquito repellent lotion if you have sensitive skin. 4. Bring drinking water and a tumbler. 5. The Kriyanesa team will pick you up, take you to the workshop venue, and drop you off afterward, so there will be meeting points in 2 locations (Yogyakarta city and Bantul), which will be shared later via WhatsApp. What you will learn from this activity: - Get to know the Indigofera plant and its benefits as a natural dye - Witness the process of making indigo paste - Introduction to natural dyes - Learn the basic techniques of folding and binding cloth (shibori)