She moved to this Japanese island to FARM INDIGO?! (Sally Hancox of AiAii) | Japan Station 168

On this episode of Japan Station, we learn about traditional Japanese indigo dyeing from Sally Hancox, one of the co-owners of AiAii Worshop & Shop on Awaji island. This is a conversation to dye for! Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

• About AiiAii Worshop & Shop
• About the aizome (indigo dyeing) process
• About farming and preparing indigo for dyeing
• Why Sally Hancox ended up farming and working with indigo
• What are the benefits of natural indigo dyeing
• About the workshops at AiAii
• About Awaji
• How to get to Awaji
• How to get in touch with Sally for scheduling indigo dyeing workshops, etc.
• And much more!

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