Katazome Textile Dyeing Workshop
Group Size
Individual participants or small groups (1–8 participants)
What You’ll Create
1 handmade katazome-dyed cotton shawl (175x50 cm) using traditional stencils and natural indigo dye.
1 cotton bandana (50x50 cm)
Duration
~ 2–3 hours (Depending on skill level)
Language
English and Thai
What to Bring
Nothing — all materials and tools are provided
Format
At our Bangkok Studio.
Morning session 9:00 – 12:00
Afternoon session 13:00 – 16:00
Overview
Discover the traditional Japanese textile technique of katazome, where intricate patterns are created using hand-cut stencils and resist paste before dyeing fabric.
In this hands-on workshop at GIGIPAYNE Studio in Bangkok, you will learn how to apply stencil designs, use rice paste as a resist, and dye fabric with natural indigo dye. The process combines precision and creativity, producing detailed patterns with the distinctive deep blue tones of indigo.
This workshop is ideal for anyone interested in Japanese textile traditions, pattern design, or natural dyeing techniques. By the end of the session, you will complete your own indigo-dyed textile while learning the fundamentals of this historic stencil dyeing method.
Techniques & Materials
Participants will practice the essential steps used in katazome textile dyeing.
You will learn how to:
Work with stencil designs for textile patterns
Apply rice paste resist to block dye areas
Prepare fabric for natural dyeing
Dye textiles using natural indigo vats
Wash away the resist to reveal the final pattern
All materials are provided, including:
Cotton fabric for dyeing
Traditional stencil templates
Rice paste resist materials
Natural indigo dye vats and dyeing tools
Throughout the workshop you will experiment with stencil placement and pattern composition.
Your Creative Project
During the workshop you will create your own katazome textile pieces using natural indigo dye.
Participants will:
Select a stencil pattern
Apply rice paste resist to fabric
Dye the textile in natural indigo
Wash and reveal the finished pattern
You will leave with a hand-dyed katazome scarf and small textile pieces such as handkerchiefs, each featuring traditional stencil patterns.
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