Honoring the Vat
A New Year Ritual at Aya Fiber Studio
Saturday, January 3rd | Aya Fiber Studio 11:00 am
Begin the New Year by honoring the indigo vat as a living system of color, care, and transformation. This intimate gathering marks the first indigo dyeing of the year, a tradition rooted in renewal, protection, and intention.
Participants will be guided through a gentle opening ritual, learn how to read and awaken the vat, and take part in a slow, mindful dyeing experience. Each attendee will dye a small piece—kimono-shaped washi paper or cloth—as a symbolic offering and personal talisman for the year ahead.
This event is not a class focused on production, but a shared moment of gratitude and reflection—acknowledging the plants, microbes, time, and hands that make indigo possible. I first did this with Makiko-san at our Blue in the Mountains Retreat and thought it a very nice way to start our new sukumo vat. What a great way to start the New Year!
The First Dyeing is called Hatsuzome: this is A Ritual Beginning
In Japan, the first act of the year—whether writing (kakizome), drawing water (hatsumizu), or dyeing (hatsuzome)—is believed to:
* Set the spiritual tone for the entire year
* Invite good fortune, safety, and success
* Carry heightened symbolic power because it marks a threshold moment
* Dyeing at this time is not just making color—it is opening the year.
Event Intention
This gathering marks the first indigo dyeing of the New Year, honoring the indigo vat as a living system, teacher, and protector. The event blends ritual, education, and hands-on making, setting intentions for the year ahead through color, breath, and care.
All levels welcome. No prior indigo experience required.
FREE- Please RSVP- Space is limited.
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