Description:

Studio Chiangdao Blue is a natural dye studio rooted in the principles of self-reliance and sustainability. The founders and staff members are dedicated to preserving traditional techniques and utilizing local materials. Traditional wisdom is blended with appropriate technologies to protect the environment, while sharing knowledge about natural Indigo and plant-based dyes.

Led by Siripohn, who has studied with masters in Thailand and Japan, Studio Chiangdao Blue is fueled by a team of passionate local mothers, who bring their expertise and love for indigo dyeing to participants.

In this workshop, you will discover real indigo plants, seeds and leaves and learn how to grow, harvest and ferment them into dye. You will watch live demos on dye vat making and resist techniques including Shibori (tie-dye) and Ita-Jime (clamp dyeing). You will create two items: 1 Bandana (70 x70 cm) and either a T-Shirt (S-XL) or a scarf (110 X 180 cm). You will also enjoy a homemade lunch in a beautiful setting.

COST : 2,000 THB

Includes transportation from LLL Center and lunch