Try indigo dyeing at a natural dyeing studio that has carried on its tradition for three generations since the 1980s. A local expert with 40 years of experience in natural dyeing walks you through the indigo process, from seed to fermentation. You learn how a true blue pigment is made from natural materials, then dye by hand in deep indigo blue. The instructor leads in English and Korean.

Try indigo natural dyeing at a studio
that has been passed down for three generations

In this experience at a natural dyeing studio in Jongno-gu, Seoul, you take part in traditional Korean indigo dyeing for about 1 hour. A local expert with 40 years of experience in natural dyeing guides you in English and Korean, and with the studio's 40-year-old recipe and expert guidance, even first-timers can achieve polished results.

Learn how a blue pigment is made, from seed to dye

Indigo is the only natural material that produces a true blue pigment. You learn about the natural cycle: seeds are harvested in autumn and planted in spring, and in summer the plants, grown to about 1 meter, are harvested by hand to extract the pigment.

The guide also explains how slaked lime made from long-baked shells is added to the extract and stirred for an hour until the lime absorbs the pigment and settles at the bottom.

Fermentation and oxidation create a deep indigo blue

The concentrated indigo is mixed with lye and left to ferment patiently. The fermented dye first looks a mysterious green, but after dyeing it oxidizes in contact with air and turns a deep navy blue.

Dye by hand with patience and care

The process from seed to fermentation takes patience and close attention. The session includes working with natural dye, and you can make a piece of your own while feeling the spirit of Korea's gyubang craft culture.

※ Working with natural dye can stain clothing. Please wear comfortable clothes you do not mind getting dirty.
※ The experience is not suitable for children under 12.

• Please check your mobile voucher in your email or the WAUG app.

• Go to the studio at your booked time and show your voucher.

• The voucher is valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point:
Haneulmulbit Traditional Natural Dye Institute
8 Jongno 63ra-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Meeting point guide:
Please come to the studio at the address above at your booked time.

Cancellation and refund

• Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity date for a full refund.

Participation limits

• Not suitable for children under 12.

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes

• Clothes you do not mind getting dirty

On site

• Working with natural dye can stain clothing.

• This process takes patience and close attention.

• Smoking is not allowed.