Find Beauty in "Imperfection" with Ushikubi Silk Weaving

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Hakusan, Ishikawa

• 2 hours

• 10 people max. Minimum of 2 participants required.

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

Find beauty in "imperfection" with Ushikubi silk weaving

The curious name “Ushikubi” derives from the original name of the current town of Shiramine in Ishikawa Prefecture where silk is produced. Silkworm cultivation, and sericulture in general, are deeply embedded in the livelihoods of local residents. Cocoons that could be turned into pristine raw silk were sold to dealers for the valuable income they secured while the rest were treated as waste. Among these waste cocoons were the “partner cocoons” in which two silkworms made a single cocoon together. The silk spun from these cocoons results in an irregularly textured thread. The beauty of fabrics woven from these silks, however, is precisely in those imperfections. Generations of mountain women have spent the long winters weaving these fabrics in symbiosis with nature. Come see and feel the natural beauty of Ushikubi silk woven fabrics.

What you’ll do

1. Tour the Ushikubi Silk Weaving Museum and Factory
2. Observe the process of turning cocoons into silk threads then dyeing and weaving them (approx. 1 hour)
3. Make your own coaster with a silk weaving machine using your choice of cloth and threads (20 min.)

Includes

Participant's self-made Ushikubi woven silk coaster

Who can attend

Children must be 12+

Availability

Monday to Friday
Session 1 (10:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:30 - 15:30)

Access

80 minutes from Kanazawa Station

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.