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Hi, hope you are keeping warm! The day is getting darker and the temperature seems to have dropped. The town looks a lot festive! Here are the upcoming market til the end of 2025. 21-23rd Nov : Lowerstable Street Market, Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross 7th Dec : Yokimono Japanese Market at the Factory in Dalston 18-21st Dec : Shotengai Market at Lowerstable street, Coal Drops Yard Cannot wait to see you on one or more of these dates!

Hello everyone! Today, I’d love to share a special journey into a new form of Shibori — the traditional Japanese art of resist dyeing. This particular technique is called Katano Shibori , named after the legendary Shibori artist Motohiko Katano . I had admired this method for a long time and finally had the opportunity to learn it from Makiko-san of indigoblue4u in Tokushima . She warmly welcomes students from around the world, sharing her deep knowledge and passion for Shi

My last workshop at tokyobike on 27th September was another fun, joyful event — and a full house! Everyone who joined made their own...

I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to continue my journey with Shibori in Japan this summer. My first stop was...

I am happy to tell you that I will be hosting another indigo dyeing workshop with tokyobike in Old Street this September. The booking is...

I will be trading at Shotengai Market in Lowerstable Street Market, Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross tomorrow, 20th July. This will be the...

Today, I’d like to share a bit about indigo dyeing. I use a fructose-based organic indigo vat—a modern, environmentally friendly method...

Big thanks to everyone who came out to shop and chat with us Yokimono Japanese Market yesterday at beautiful Olympic Park, Stratford!...

This Sunday, 11th May, I’ll be taking part in one of London’s most popular cultural events — the Yokimono Japanese Market . This special...

Hello, hope everyone is coping with Tuesday Blue after long Easter weekend! Thank you to everyone who came to shop and chat with me at...

This weekend from Friday 18th April, I will be back to trade at this very popular market curated by beams & co at Lowerstable Market,...

Itajime Shibori indigo dye Hi everyone, hope you are all well and enjoying the sunny days.(Yay finally!) I will be holding an indigo...