Learn to weave in Kyoto's historic textile district with a third-generation master weaver

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto

• 3 hrs

• 3 people max.

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

Transcendent art

Tsuzure-ori is a type of Nishijin weaving, a premium-quality weaving weaving that originated in the Ukyo ward of Kyoto.  Amongst the varieties of Nishijin weaving, Tsuzure-ori is unique because of its usage of the artisan’s nails. Ridges are filed into fingernails so they can act as combs and create intricate designs in the brocade weave. Using plain-weave, the artisan creates detailed designs based on patterns and images on paper which they refer to as they weave.  The detailed textile of tsuzure-ori, which was officially recognized as a traditional Japanese craft in 1976, resemble watercolor paintings in its elegant blending of color. Today, tsuzure-ori artisans continue working hard to preserve their delicate craft and their artwork takes the form of religious tapestries, obis, and household tapestries. Let this tsuzure-ori expert, one who has been decorated with the Order of the Sacred Treasure Award,  guide you through the centuries-old craft of beautiful colors and intricate techniques.

What you’ll do

Learn about tsuzureori from the master while examining amazing in-progress and completed tapestry weavings at the studio. Then, choose your selection of yarn from a jaw-dropping array of colors and learn how to weave your lampshade or coaster!  

What to wear/bring

Please wear socks.

Who can attend

Children must be 7+

What else you should know

If making a lampshade, the only item guests take home is the woven lampshade itself. The light bulb for the lamp is not included but can be purchased for 1500 JPY at the studio. Please note that the lamp is a Japanese appliance, with a type A power plug.

Availability

Everyday        
Session 1 (10:00-13:00)
Session 2 (13:00~16:00)
Session 3 (15:00~18:00)

An all day experience (10:00-16:00) is available on request

Access

30 minutes from Kyoto Station.

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at least 24 hours in advance. See cancellation policy here.

* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.

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