Date: Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Time: 3 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Mt. Washington, Los Angeles
Celebrate the beauty of late summer with Hotaru Shibori (蛍絞り), a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique inspired by the gentle glow of fireflies on warm summer evenings.
Hotaru means "firefly" in Japanese, and this elegant stitch-resist method creates soft, luminous dots with delicate, feathered edges that echo the flickering lights of fireflies dancing through the twilight. Each pattern is shaped by hand, making every piece uniquely expressive while honoring a centuries-old Japanese textile tradition.
As the warmth of August lingers, join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of Hotaru Shibori (firefly resist-dyeing) and transform a natural cotton bandana into a one of a kind wearable work of art.
In this workshop, you'll:
Learn the traditional Hotaru Shibori stitch-resist technique
Create glowing "firefly" patterns through hand stitching and binding
Dye your bandana with natural indigo
Take home your very own handcrafted Japanese indigo bandana
No prior textile or dyeing experience is necessary. All materials are provided, including natural fabrics and specialty threads brought from Japan.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Come capture the fleeting beauty of warm summer evenings and leave with a wearable piece of living tradition.
Length: Approx. 4 hours
Instructor:
Adrian Lubanski, founder of Indigo Inari, studied Traditional Japanese Textile Design in Japan for five years and now teaches both there and at Anda. He has also worked as a costumer on films such as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Licorice Pizza, Babylon, and A Star is Born.
Dedicated to preserving traditional Japanese textile arts, Adrian brings both technical depth and a contemporary perspective to his teaching, making these historic methods accessible and relevant today.
On the Tradition
Hotaru Shibori (蛍絞り), also known as Hotaru Bokashi, is a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique that creates soft, glowing polka dots inspired by the gentle light of fireflies (hotaru).
To create this delicate pattern, small pieces of cotton or silk are sandwiched between layers of cotton wadding or small seed-like cores on both sides of the fabric, then tightly bound with thread before dyeing. This process forms dreamy, hazy-edged spots with softly blurred outlines, resembling the warm flicker of fireflies glowing on a summer evening.
The subtle, luminous quality of the pattern is what gives Hotaru Shibori its poetic name.
Refund Policy:
Refunds are available if you cancel at least 7 days before the event. After that, refunds or credits are not available.
Date: Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Time: 3 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Mt. Washington, Los Angeles
Celebrate the beauty of late summer with Hotaru Shibori (蛍絞り), a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique inspired by the gentle glow of fireflies on warm summer evenings.
Hotaru means "firefly" in Japanese, and this elegant stitch-resist method creates soft, luminous dots with delicate, feathered edges that echo the flickering lights of fireflies dancing through the twilight. Each pattern is shaped by hand, making every piece uniquely expressive while honoring a centuries-old Japanese textile tradition.
As the warmth of August lingers, join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of Hotaru Shibori (firefly resist-dyeing) and transform a natural cotton bandana into a one of a kind wearable work of art.
In this workshop, you'll:
Learn the traditional Hotaru Shibori stitch-resist technique
Create glowing "firefly" patterns through hand stitching and binding
Dye your bandana with natural indigo
Take home your very own handcrafted Japanese indigo bandana
No prior textile or dyeing experience is necessary. All materials are provided, including natural fabrics and specialty threads brought from Japan.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Come capture the fleeting beauty of warm summer evenings and leave with a wearable piece of living tradition.
Length: Approx. 4 hours
Instructor:
Adrian Lubanski, founder of Indigo Inari, studied Traditional Japanese Textile Design in Japan for five years and now teaches both there and at Anda. He has also worked as a costumer on films such as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Licorice Pizza, Babylon, and A Star is Born.
Dedicated to preserving traditional Japanese textile arts, Adrian brings both technical depth and a contemporary perspective to his teaching, making these historic methods accessible and relevant today.
On the Tradition
Hotaru Shibori (蛍絞り), also known as Hotaru Bokashi, is a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique that creates soft, glowing polka dots inspired by the gentle light of fireflies (hotaru).
To create this delicate pattern, small pieces of cotton or silk are sandwiched between layers of cotton wadding or small seed-like cores on both sides of the fabric, then tightly bound with thread before dyeing. This process forms dreamy, hazy-edged spots with softly blurred outlines, resembling the warm flicker of fireflies glowing on a summer evening.
The subtle, luminous quality of the pattern is what gives Hotaru Shibori its poetic name.
Refund Policy:
Refunds are available if you cancel at least 7 days before the event. After that, refunds or credits are not available.
