Hailing from the Amis community of Shanxia in Shoufeng Township, Hualien, ci Alupalan—as the village is traditionally known—was once abundant with native persimmons. Drawing on these local fruits and traditional Amis fermentation techniques, the youth of the village developed a unique dyeing practice rooted in persimmon: the Aruba dye craft.

Follow the lead of Aruba Natural Dye Studio, as you extract color from local plants, tie and bind cloth to create one-of-a-kind patterns, and simmer your work in earthy dye baths. Capture the gentle hues of nature within fabric fibers—a soft touch of color distilled from plants, to carry with you wherever you go.

Come weave a floral crown alongside members of the community! For the Puyuma people, flower crowns are a symbol of beauty and honor—gifts that embody friendship and connection. When making one for someone else, it is essential to focus wholeheartedly on the person receiving it. Only then will the crown truly reflect their spirit, carrying with it sincerity and deep intention.

Place a beautiful flower crown upon one another’s head and be welcomed as a friend of the tribe. As everyone gathers in a circle on the ground, the fragrance of flowers fills the air, and heartfelt connections naturally bloom.

Kasa'sa'an意指休息之處，而花蓮馬太鞍部落的「Kasa'sa'an山角工作室」，是陳婷返鄉打造的工藝空間，全手工處理竹材、編製，從文化脈絡出發，縮小傳統竹藤生活器具，不僅做工精巧細緻，也展現部落傳統工藝之美。

從固定提把、用籐皮纏繞收邊，小細節也不放過地手把手教學，製作竹藤小提籃；帶著自己編製的作品在樂園裡盡情採買，與眾不同的購物籃乙定是眾人焦點！悠閒的草地野餐，搭配獨一無二竹籐單品，各種擺拍都水水！

Wen-Hang, a craftsman from Jianhe Tribe, returned to his roots after years of working abroad. Under the guidance of tribal elders, he has committed himself to preserving the traditional art of rattan weaving—reviving everyday objects of the past, strand by strand. This dedication led to the founding of his brand, Rattan—The Shape of You.

This handcrafted fan, carefully woven using traditional techniques, not only brings a cooling breeze but also carries the collective memory of summer festivals in the village. Each strand of rattan is a living thread of heritage and natural wisdom. As the fan stirs the air, it seems to whisper the gentle stories of the land and ancestral spirits.

In the past, the Amis people would repeatedly pound tree bark to create bark cloth—a once-important traditional craft.
Whenever the tribe held major events or ceremonies, bark garments were worn as a sign of solemn respect. Yet with the introduction of modern fabrics, this practice has slowly faded from daily life.

Still, the bark cloth craft of the Amis remains a precious gift from nature. In this workshop, we honor it by transforming bark into soft-glowing lanterns—inviting light and warmth into the evening hours. Children and adults alike are welcome to join in! Experience the joy of traditional craftsmanship and rediscover the beauty that arises when artistry connects with the spaces we live in.

In Amis, torik means “to weave.” The women of the Torik tribe in Taitung are known for their skilled hands—effortlessly crafting baskets, mats, and other daily items from shell ginger leaves. Thanks to their refined techniques, the tribe’s weaving traditions have become well known far and wide.

Shell ginger is a plant deeply interwoven with daily life—every part of it can be used, and you’ll often spot it growing near tribal homes. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to weave with shell ginger: drying and trimming the leaves, carefully arranging them, folding and threading them into your very own handwoven coaster.