How to get started
Pick one from the below patterns to dye the Azuma bag with:
Hakomura
The simplest but also one of our favorite techniques that only requires the bag and rubber bands.
Itajime
A geometric pattern that can be made with the 4 pairs of chopsticks and rubber bands.
Gomu-maki
A simple circular pattern that can be created with the "Aobana" pen and rubber bands.
Yoroidan
A dynamic design created by using the "Aobana" pen, rubber bands and yarn.
Tatami-Maki
The "sibling" to the Yoroidan pattern that creates thinner lines requiring the use of the pen and rubber bands.
Makiage
A dynamic circular pattern requiring the use of the pen, rubber bands and sewing kit.
The Dyeing Process
Once you're done with preparing the bag with one of the above patterns you can proceed on to the next step of dyeing:
