Discover the art of Fukusa Shibori in Kyoto! Join this class to learn the masterful Kasamaki and Nuishime dyeing techniques. Explore the exhibition floor and shop for unique items and fabrics.
Discover the art of Fukusa Shibori in Kyoto! Join this class to learn the masterful Kasamaki and Nuishime dyeing techniques. Explore the exhibition floor and shop for unique items and fabrics.
- Kyoto Shibori Museum - There are many techniques for dying cloth. During this experience, you can try two of these methods: Kasamaki and Nuishime. The Kasamaki method is a technique that involves stitching around the shape you want to create, pulling the thread tight, and then wrapping the threads around the cone of fabric several times. The…
- Kyoto Shibori Museum - There are many techniques for dying cloth. During this experience, you can try two of these methods: Kasamaki and Nuishime. The Kasamaki method is a technique that involves stitching around the shape you want to create, pulling the thread tight, and then wrapping the threads around the cone of fabric several times. The Nuishime method is a technique that involves stitching along a line and then pulling the thread tight.
After dyeing a silk wrapping cloth (38cm x 38cm) using the Kasamaki shibori method and Nuishime shibori method, you will end up with a beautiful silk wrapping cloth that will serve as a great memento of your trip to Kyoto. Classes are usually held individually and will take about 60 minutes to 90 minutes.
Procedure:
• Choose your favorite design and color.
• Listen to the explanation of Kasamaki Shibori.
• Employ the Kasamaki shibori (winding technique) on your fabric.
• Listen to the explanation of Nuishime Shibori.
• Employ the Nuishime Shibori (stitching technique) on your fabric.
• Go to the dye studio and dye your fabric (approximately 5 minutes).
• Rinse your fabric.
• Go to the exhibition floor and watch a DVD and learn more about shibori and see the shibori exhibition until your fabric gets dried (approximately 30 minutes).
• Go back to the class room.
• Untie and cut the threads.
• Open your fabric and see the results.You can also try on a shibori kimono at no extra charge. The museum shop also sells a variety of shibori items, souvenirs, fabrics, etc.
- Museum admission fee included
- Museum admission fee included
Discover dual methods for imparting color to fabric with a course lasting between 60 and 90 minutes in Kyoto - encompassing both Kasamaki and Nuishime. Artworks, utensils, and specimen pieces of Shibori are showcased within the exhibit area. The museum boutique offers an assortment of exclusive merchandise, mementos, and textile goods for your browsing…
Discover dual methods for imparting color to fabric with a course lasting between 60 and 90 minutes in Kyoto - encompassing both Kasamaki and Nuishime. Artworks, utensils, and specimen pieces of Shibori are showcased within the exhibit area. The museum boutique offers an assortment of exclusive merchandise, mementos, and textile goods for your browsing pleasure.
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Adult pricing applies to any age
- Two cars parking and bicycle parking spaces are available
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
