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Hanoi Indigo Workshop Tie Dye Experience with Local Artisans
About
Indigo dyeing is more than a craft — it is a living cultural heritage of the Black Tay and other ethnic minority communities in Northern Vietnam. For generations, indigo garments have reflected identity, beliefs, and a deep connection to nature, using dye extracted from the Indigofera plant through a completely natural process.
Today, this tradition is at risk. Industrial textiles, tourism-driven jobs, and the use of chemical farming methods are gradually replacing handmade practices and organic cultivation.
We are working to preserve this fragile heritage by supporting over 120 producers from seven ethnic minority groups, promoting organic indigo farming, employing disabled and deaf staff...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Welcome drink with herbal tea
Your handmade indigo-dyed handkerchief to take home
All necessary materials (fabric, natural indigo dye, tools) and tie-dye equipment
English-speaking local artisan
Personal expenses (drinks, snacks, tips)
Transportation to/from the workshop venue
Meeting Points
Departure
33A P. Văn Miếu
Please arrive yourself at the meeting point at 33A Van Mieu Street, opposite to the Temple of Literature. Our host will welcome you there.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Step into the world of traditional indigo craftsmanship in this immersive tie-dye workshop inspired by the textile heritage of Northern Vietnam’s ethnic minorities, guided by artisans and cultural researchers who have worked with ethnic minority communities for over 20 years.
Begin your experience with a welcome drink made from traditional Dao herbal medicine before learning about the cultural complex and the importance of indigo in preserving ethnic identity. You’ll be introduced to traditional tie-dye techniques, including stitching and binding methods used to create distinctive patterns.
Each guest receives a 45x45 cm cotton handkerchief to design freely — following sample motifs or cus...
Hanoi Indigo Workshop Tie Dye Experience with Local Artisans
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$13.00
Price varies by group size
About
Indigo dyeing is more than a craft — it is a living cultural heritage of the Black Tay and other ethnic minority communities in Northern Vietnam. For generations, indigo garments have reflected identity, beliefs, and a deep connection to nature, using dye extracted from the Indigofera plant through a completely natural process.
Today, this tradition is at risk. Industrial textiles, tourism-driven jobs, and the use of chemical farming methods are gradually replacing handmade practices and organic cultivation.
We are working to preserve this fragile heritage by supporting over 120 producers from seven ethnic minority groups, promoting organic indigo farming, employing disabled and deaf staff...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Welcome drink with herbal tea
Your handmade indigo-dyed handkerchief to take home
All necessary materials (fabric, natural indigo dye, tools) and tie-dye equipment
English-speaking local artisan
Personal expenses (drinks, snacks, tips)
Transportation to/from the workshop venue
Meeting Points
Departure
33A P. Văn Miếu
Please arrive yourself at the meeting point at 33A Van Mieu Street, opposite to the Temple of Literature. Our host will welcome you there.
