One of the most famous crafts in Sakon Nakhon province is indigo dyeing of clothing using baths made entirely from natural products based on krama bark leaves – the plant used here for the blue dye. Several locations offer workshops for visitors, where they can choose a handkerchief, scarf, T-shirt, or bag and dye it themselves. They select a design from a large catalog and are guided step-by-step by the staff. It's really fun! This technique can also be found in other provinces of Thailand, such as Phrae, although they don't use the same krama bark plant for the indigo dye. Kram Sakon is probably the best-known and best-organized indigo dyeing location in Sakon Nakhon. They also have a boutique selling the finished products: scarves, throws, plush toys, shirts, decorations, and dresses.

The price for the DIY dyeing workshop depends on the type of fabric chosen and ranges from 250 to 800 THB. Kram Sakon is open daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Allow approximately two hours to create your own indigo-dyed fabric or bag. You can pick it up again shortly afterward to dry.

Kram Sakon is located just outside the city, so you will need a means of transport to get there.

How to get there

How do I get to the indigo dye works in Kram Sakon? Kram Sakon is located just outside the city, so you will need transportation to get there.