Mini Bag Tie-Dyeing Experience and Workshop Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Experience the “shibori” of scarves under the direct guidance of internationally renowned traditional craftsman Terukazu Matsuoka.
You will observe traditional craft techniques ranging from classic Japanese techniques to the latest methods using 3D printers. Participants will create a design, tie and dye a mini bag. You will also get to take home the finished product.
Kyo-kanoko-shibori is a tie-dyeing technique used for kimonos and obis. It is a traditional craft.

⚫︎Traditional Craftsman "Kiichi Matsuoka"
A traditional craftsman is an engineer engaged in the manufacture of traditional crafts designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, who meets certain conditions and maintains a high level of skill and technique. Kiichi Matsuoka (trade name “Kisen”) was certified as a traditional craftsman in the dyeing category of Kyo-kanoko-shibori.

What's included

  • Gallery Tour
  • Silk scarf production
  • Interpreter
  • Mini Bag
  • Photo Download Service
  • End of day beverages
  • Transportation and parking fees
  • Transportation to the meeting place

What to expect

Kyoto Shibori Bikyo's works have been exhibited at overseas exhibitions and trade fairs (Maison & Objet in France, Ambiente in Germany, HOMI in Italy, NY NOW in the U.S., etc.) and received high acclaim.
Please come to the showroom to enjoy the beauty of tie-dyeing, which is highly appreciated in Japan, Europe, and the United States, and the variety of products created with reliable techniques.

You will experience Mini Bag production with profesional craftsmen (traditional artisans).

-Designing (pattern making)
While there are still around 50 different shibori techniques, we will dye and complete a Mini Bag using the “Kyo Kanoko Shibori” technique.
You can choose the placement of the shibori on your fabric yourself.

-Shibori and Dyeing
Using the Kyo Kanoko Shibori technique, the fabric is tied and prepared for processing.
The color is chosen and dyed using dyes until the desired color is obtained.

-Finishing
Remove the board and let the fabric dry. Take your mini bag home.

Also, please enjoy a cup of tea and listen to a talk by a craftsman (traditional artisan) about “Kyo Kanoko Shibori” and tie-dyeing.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of the headquarters of “「京都絞美京」”.
Interpreter guides will be waiting for you with “GOATtrip” panels.

End point

Meet in front of the headquarters of “「京都絞美京」”.
Interpreter guides will be waiting for you with “GOATtrip” panels.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Participants must be at least 6 years old. 5 years old and younger are not allowed to participate.
  • Please participate in dirty clothe

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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