Fukusa Shibori Class | Located a 3-minute walk from Nijo castle


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Departs: Kyoto, Kyoto

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Learn two techniques for dyeing cloth during this 60 to 90 minute class in Kyoto – Kasamaki and Nuishime. Shibori art pieces, tools and samples are displayed on the exhibition floor. In the museum shop, there are a variety of original items, souvenirs and fabrics for you to peruse.


What's Included

Free kimono fitting service

Guided tour of the museum

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 8 - 99

Additional Info

  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

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.

• Admission Ticket Free






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