Wear the world’s best hemp cloth from Miyako Island
Known as the world’s highest quality hemp cloth, Miyakojofu has been designated a National Important Intangible Cultural Property. Tour the workshop and see everything from thread making to weaving, and try dyeing a shawl with indigo or other plant dyes. Take a photo wearing a vintage kimono made of Miyakojofu for a lasting memento.
Miyakojofu and Indigo Dye Experience
Address: Terrace at Shimano-eki Miyako, 870-1 Hirarakugai, Miyakojima-shi, Okinawa (Miyakojima Hitotokisampo Tourist Information Office)
Inside Hana Gallery TOMOE (PLAN’NET FOUR, Nishizato-dori Information)
Held: Regularly (reservations required at least 1 week in advance)
Contact: PLAN’NET FOUR
Website: www.plannet4.co.jp/hitotokisampo/
Dyeing: 9:30am to 12 noon (dyeing takes 150 min.; inquire about start times)
Open 7 days a week
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