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Sekka Cotton Furoshiki Class: Discover Shibori, Japan's Oldest Dyeing Method
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8 Ratings
Kyoto
Travelers can see and learn shibori (the oldest dyeing method in Japan) and will have deeper appreciation of Japanese hand crafts.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kyoto Shibori Museum - At the Kyoto Shibori Museum, your Japanese craft class shows you how to dye a 86cm x 89cm silk cotton furoshiki (wrapping cloth) using the sekka shibori method. You’ll end up with a beautiful cotton furoshiki to serve as a souvenir of your trip to Kyoto. Classes are usually individual and take 30 minutes to 60 minutes per class.
Start by choosing your favorite color and learning how to fold your fabric in a particular way. Put the folded fabric in between two boards then dye your fabric.
While your fabric is drying, rinsing and drying (about 30 minutes), you’ll learn more about shibori. Browse art pieces, tools, and samples displayed in the museum, and try on a shibori kimono, if you wish. The museum shop also sells a variety of shibori items, souvenirs, fabrics, and more.
What's Included
- Admission fee to the museum
Location
Kyoto Shibori Museum
We are located southeast of Nijo castle. Only 5 mins. walk from Nijo castle.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Traceyss266qj
Sep 17, 2024
Great insight into Japanese traditions - This was a great way to learn about Japanese traditional Shibori dyeing.
You can dye your own scarf and look around a fantastic exhibit of Shibori techniques. Lovely english speaking staff. Thank you, we really enjoyed this experience.
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Nan_r
Sep 2, 2024
Fun & educational Kyoto experience! - This experience was so much fun! Folding and dying our own scarves while learning about the craft made for great family bonding time, and the museum tour after was fascinating. Our teachers were knowledgeable and engaging and took the time to thoroughly answer questions. We would definitely recommend this booking!
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Laurahn6846be
Aug 20, 2024
Shibori fabric dyeing - A great learning experience. I was instructed in the folding and dyeing of the fabric. As the fabric dried I went upstairs to view a video and see more examples of this incredible dyeing technique. This is a working studio. Welcoming to questions. Enjoyed my visit.
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Nav
May 1, 2024
Enjoyed learning a new skill and the fascinating history of Japanese fabric tradition from dedicated and friendly staff - A very enjoyable experience . Learnt a new skill from a knowledge teacher. Enjoyed learning about the Japanese fabric history and seeing the beautiful pieces of fabric art and then coming home with a lovely creation.
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Nicole_t
Mar 16, 2024
This museum was a pleasant surprise! - The Shibori Museum was awesome. The educational video, Passion and talent of the staff, and beauty of the art was a highlight of our trip. The activity of creating and dyeing the furoshiki was pretty quick and very straight forward.
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Tatje_d
Jan 7, 2024
A personalized piece of Kyoto - I wasn’t sure if this was an experience that the instructors did for us or we were able to complete on our own. We did this class entirely on our own and the instructor was very detailed in how to fold and dye the fabric. This studio has been here for 85 years and they were very proud to show us around and explain the different techniques. I would come back here again and do something else.
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Ann_d
Nov 23, 2023
A great workshop - Everyone was kind and helpful, fantastic workshop and excellent tuition .would highly recommend. I have a lovely reminder of my holiday.
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Beverley_c
Oct 20, 2023
Excellent experience - Lovely ladies who gave excellent tutorial. Included in the price was a tour around the exhibition which was amazing and so interesting. I would thoroughly recommend this activity.
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Sumikot
Mar 27, 2023
Shibori Dyeing - I enjoyed the process of Shibori dyeing. While dyeing, we had a chance to see the Shibori Museum. There was a wonderful exhibition of the Shibori fabrics which was created by 50 artisans and took 50 years. Just amazing!!
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