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In the Aizome section, an Aizome craftsman explains the history of how indigo dyeing came to thrive in Tokushima, its current use, and the technique of indigo dyeing.
Subject | Humanities & Social Sciences
Understanding the Culture of Awa: The Shikoku Pilgrimage, Awa Odori, and Aizome
- Local Culture
- Religion
- Traditional Performing Arts
- Traditional Techniques
Each lecturer introduces the culture of Shikoku and Tokushima from the past to the present along with a presentation. A Tokushima University faculty member offers an overview of the Shikoku pilgrimage and its impact on local communities, starting with Ryōzen-ji, the first temple on the Shikoku pilgrimage. In the Awa Odori section, a representative from a local ren (dance group) introduces their history and dancing style along with local culture. In the Aizome section, an Aizome craftsman explains the history of how indigo dyeing came to thrive in Tokushima, its current use, and the technique of indigo dyeing.
©Tokushima University. Last Update 2024-01-31
Content／学習内容
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A Tokushima University faculty member offers an overview of the Shikoku pilgrimage and its impact on local communities, starting with Ryōzen-ji, the first temple on the Shikoku pilgrimage.
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In the Awa Odori section, a representative from a local ren (dance group) introduces their history and dancing style along with local culture.
Staff／スタッフ
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- Teacher
Hiroshi HayashiIndigo Industry Promotion Church Representative DirectorRepresentative, Indigo Dyeing Studio Ruwach -
- Teacher
David MoretonTokushima University Institute of Liberal arts and Sciences -
- Teacher
Shinichi TakahashiTokushima University Faculty of Integrated Arts and SciencesProfessor
