Celebrate Strength, Tradition, and Family Bonds Woven into Delicate Designs with Mizuhiki

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Oyamamachi, Kanazawa

• 1.5 hours

• 4 people max. Minimum of 2 participants required. (Solo guests may book at the price of 2 participants)

• Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
  (French/German/Spanish interpretation may be available upon request)

Sculptural knots

Mizuhiki are the long, fine strands of paper drawn through starchy water that form the basis of the elaborately tied celebratory decorations traditionally displayed or exchanged at New Year’s and weddings. The tensile strands of paper, shiny and malleable from having been drawn through the starchy water, are tied into sculptural knots that resemble plums, butterflies, cranes, turtles, or other symbols of good luck. It is customary in Japan for the families of a bride and groom to exchange gifts wrapped in decorative mizuhiki designs. The tight knots of these designs represent the bonding of the new couple. In more contemporary applications, mizuhiki has become quite popular in making interior decorations, jewelry, hair adornments, and other accessories. Kanazawa is particularly renowned for its plump, fluffy style of mizuhiki. Join us in crafting your own mizuhiki accessory which will undoubtedly become a treasured memento of your experience.

What you’ll do

Learn about the history and philosophy of “Mizuhiki,” decorative Japanese cord made from twisted paper. Select materials and learn how to tie mizuhiki to shape of a crane, turtle or accessories.

Includes

A shaped mizuhiki ornament or accessories, you made

Who can attend

Children must be 7+

Availability

Monday, Wednesday-Sunday (Not available on Tuesdays)
Session 1 (11:00 - 12:30)
Session 2 (13:00 - 14:30)
Session 3 (15:00 - 16:30)

Access

10 min taxi ride from Kanazawa station.

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at least 48 hours in advance. See cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.