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Indigo Shibori dye (藍染め/絞り染め) & Upcycling Kimono/obi apparel in London - Tradition meets contemporary

14/07/2026

Tokushima is the heart of sukumo (traditional Japanese indigo compost) production, and I had the pleasure of visiting Makiko-san there last summer.

I can’t wait to learn more shibori techniques from her and put my hands in traditional Japanese indigo vat with Sukumo next month! 💙

The area where she’s based is incredibly peaceful and beautiful—a place that truly stays with you. If you ever have the chance to visit Tokushima, I highly recommend it. ✨

12/07/2026

Tegumo Shibori bamboo-blend linen blouse, hand-dyed with an organic indigo fructose vat. 💙🕷️🕸️

Where traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary design, with sustainability at its heart. 🌱

Find your one-of-a-kind statement piece.

10/07/2026

Had the honour of creating a custom Shibori indigo dye for a white cotton top by for . 💙🙏🏼

The fabric was incredibly delicate, so I have to admit I was a little nervous—but it turned out beautifully. 💙✨

There’s something so special about giving a beautiful garment a second life. 🫶

Thank you, , for trusting me with this piece and for the opportunity. 🙏🏼

03/07/2026

Back to Arimatsu soon! 💙🇯🇵

This will be my fourth year returning to this beautiful historic town to learn another special Shibori technique with Shibori master Murase-san at . Every visit deepens my appreciation for this incredible craft and the people who keep it alive.

Arimatsu, a historic district in Nagoya, is the birthplace of Arimatsu Shibori, a traditional textile art with over 100 intricate resist-dyeing techniques. During the Edo period, the town flourished by selling its beautifully handcrafted textiles to travelers along the historic Tōkaidō route. Today, Arimatsu continues to preserve this rich cultural heritage through artisan workshops, museums, and hands-on dyeing experiences.

After Arimatsu, I’ll be heading to Tokushima! 🙌🏼

I can’t wait to share this year’s journey, inspiration, and beautiful discoveries with you. 💙💙

30/06/2026

Interested in hosting an indigo dyeing workshop? 💙

I’ve had so much fun running workshops with , , and . Each one has been a wonderful opportunity to share the magic of natural indigo with amazing people.

These workshops are all about getting hands-on with natural dye, exploring creativity, connecting with others, and building community. 🫶

If you’d like to host a workshop or collaborate, I’d love to hear from you. Send me a message! 👋🏼

28/06/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who came to this weekend! 💙 It was incredibly hot on Saturday, but it was so lovely to see so many of you. Thank you for stopping by and supporting my small business and also letting me share the images! 🙏🏼

A huge shoutout to Sonoe-san , her family, and all the friends who worked so hard to organise the event and make everything run so smoothly. Thank you so much! 🙏🏼✨

I’m so happy that many of the linen shirts and organic cotton tees found new homes! I’ll be adding the remaining pieces to my website soon, so if you missed out this time, keep an eye out. 🌿

My next event is currently the Shotengai Market in September, but if you’d like to host a workshop before I head away for the summer holidays, please send me a message. I’d love to hear from you! ☀️💙

26/06/2026

Hand-pleated Shibori pieces ✋🏼💙

Each piece is created using a traditional Japanese Shibori hand-pleating technique. From T-shirts to scarves and linen tops, every item goes through a slow, careful process that creates beautifully unique patterns—no two are ever the same.

Find these handcrafted pieces this weekend at Yokimono Japanese Market , hosted at .

Hope to see you there! 👋🏼💙

25/06/2026

Freshly dyed organic tees and linen-cotton socks are ready for this weekend 💙

I’ve been making the most of the sunshine and warm weather, dyeing a handful of new pieces over the past few days 💦

Come and say hello at Yokimono Japanese Market this Saturday and Sunday — hope to see you there! 👋🏼

21/06/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who braved the heat and stopped by over the weekend! ☀️💙

A huge shout-out to the amazing team at and all my fellow traders for making it such a wonderful event 🙏🏼🙌🏼
I’ll be back at Shotengai in September 👋🏼

If you’d like to catch me before the summer holidays, be sure to come along to next weekend!

Special thanks to .gunji and for modelling 💙💙

19/06/2026

Stay cool and effortless in our handcrafted linen tops 💙

Made from breathable linen and naturally dyed using an organic indigo fructose vat, each piece is thoughtfully crafted with care.

Lightweight, airy, and quick-drying — the perfect companion for sunny days, weekend outings, and everyday adventures.

Find me this weekend starting today at 👋🏼

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Lower Stable Street
London
N1C 4DR

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http://www.kaoriyatsumoto.com/

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