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Sekka Shibori Scarf Class: Experience Traditional Japanese Dyeing Techniques
4.8
16 Ratings
Kyoto
In-person observation and learning of shibori, Japan’s most ancient dyeing technique, can enhance your appreciation for traditional Japanese handcrafts.
In-person observation and learning of shibori, Japan’s most ancient dyeing technique, can enhance your appreciation for traditional Japanese handcrafts.
Duration:
30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Kyoto Shibori Museum - At the Kyoto Shibori Museum, your Japanese craft class shows you how to dye a 70-inch x 17-inch (180cm x 44cm) silk scarf using the Sekka shibori method. You’ll end up with a beautiful scarf to serve as a souvenir of your trip to Kyoto. Classes are usually individual and take 30 minutes to 60 minutes per class.
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- Kyoto Shibori Museum - At the Kyoto Shibori Museum, your Japanese craft class shows you how to dye a 70-inch x 17-inch (180cm x 44cm) silk scarf using the Sekka shibori method. You’ll end up with a beautiful scarf 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 colors and learning how to fold your fabric in a particular way, and then dye your fabric with the color. Roll your fabric with a towel, and press it. Then unfold your fabric to see the results.
While your fabric is 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
- Admission fee to the museum
Location
Kyoto Shibori Museum
We are located southeast of Nijo Castle. Only 3 min. walk from Nijo castle.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(16 Ratings)
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Michael_t
Jun 20, 2024
Make a Scarf Instead of Buying One - This was really fun and we are proud of our beautiful scarves. We highly recommend this experience. Shibori is a traditional art in Japan and we learned about the different techniques which can be very intricate and fascinating. The instructors were knowledgeable, welcoming and easy to understand.
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Sandra_b
Jun 10, 2024
fabulous experience - fab workshop. we were guided by someone very skillful and kind. It was so exciting to see how good our finished scarves were. Thankyou Kyoto Shibori Museum
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Cathie_h
May 18, 2024
Easy, fun workshop, friendly patient staff. - This was a great workshop if you want a hands on experience. Lovely instructors and the process has been modernised/simplified for tourists so you’re not spending hours tying little bits of fabric. You end up with a beautiful silk scarf to take away. The museum is also very interesting.
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David_h
Mar 31, 2024
Amazingly Fun and Simple - Beautiful, welcoming, fun, simple, and a great keepsake. Family-run, masterful and totally Japanese. People spoke solid English.
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Kara_p
Mar 30, 2024
A fun and informative class - Such a fun, informative class learning the intricacies of this beautiful art form. Thank you to the amazing Sensei.
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Diane_b
Mar 1, 2024
A very special experience - Lovely, and the museum is extremely interesting. The materials you work with are quite high-quality, and the selection of projects is excellent. I am very happy with my scarf and I enjoyed shopping there as well.
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Christine_m
Oct 26, 2023
Shibori class - The staff were extremely helpful and excellent. We had a great time creating silk shibori scarves and now have a greater appreciation for the art of shibori.
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Kay_f
Oct 2, 2023
Great memorable experience - It was a small class size so there was easy to follow instructions. The scarves turned out beautifully and the museum was very interesting with unbelievably beautiful shibori artwork. We were also able to purchase shibori treasures. A definite highlight of our Kyoto trip.
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Margaret_t
Jul 31, 2023
Much more than a scarf, a magnificent ancient tradtional art. - Our family of 5 expected to be making shibori scarves as a take home, but Yokahama-san and the others at this amazing workshop, shop and museum gave us much more. We learned about the painstaking craftmanship that goes into every work, saw amazing large and small scale examples of it and could better understand the craft's importance in Japan's history. Great explanatory video and show-and-tell also. Thank you so much
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Sharon_t
Mar 30, 2024
The course was a waste of... - The course was a waste of time as you don’t do anything.
The museum is tiny but interesting. I recommend the museum, as a short break from the bustling streets
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