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Mud Dyeing Workshop and Visit to Oshima Tsumugi Textile Factory

This is a guided tour with an English interpretation guide, combining a visit to an Oshima Tsumugi factory and a mud dyeing experience. Oshima Tsumugi textile has a history spanning 1300 years. Skilled craftsmans weave threads dyed with a special mud from Amami Oshima to create intricately beautiful patterned fabric. During the factory tour, you'll be amazed by the delicate techniques of the craftsmans . Mud dyeing is a method of dyeing threads and fabric black using the special mud from Amami Oshima. Craftsmans will guide you in creating your craft. You can choose from various crafts such as T-shirts, scarves, and bags.