Private Sanuki Norizome Workshop in Kotohira

“Sanuki Norizome” glue resist-dyeing is a traditional craft in which patterns are drawn on fabric using glue made from glutinous rice. At Somesho Yoshinoya, which has produced dyed goods in Kotohira Town for four generations, learn how to make a tote bag using the traditional techniques of Sanuki Norizome glue-resist dyeing.

The climate of the Setouchi region is ideal for dyeing fabric, and during the Edo period, there were many dyed goods shops in the district of Konyamachi, near Takamatsu castle. These shops dyed daily necessities, like work clothes and kimonos, as well as storefront curtains and banners. At this well-established dyed goods shop located below Kotohiragu Shrine, you can make your very own tote bag using the techniques of “Sanuki Norizome” glue-resist dyeing, a traditional craft from Kagawa with a long history. After dyeing the fabric, take your bag home, remove the glue, and it will be ready to use.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.