Kyoto Hands-on weaving session -plain weave

Kyoto Hands-on weaving session -plain weave

You can see the traditional NISHIKI weaving, which is synonymous with Japanese beauty, and experience weaving.The tour of the workshop is commented.

Itinerary

Visit our workshop and see NISHIKI textile art works, re-created ancient weavings, recreated ancient tall looms, tapestries, etc.

Tour six different rooms including our Woven Accessory Boutique.

Weaving Session: Plain weave

Weave a single colored plain woven piece (10cm x 10cm)

which you may take home with you.

Minimum height requirement of participants: approx. 120cm

Maximum 2 participants per session

Session time: approx. 20 minutes (followed by 10 minutes preparation time by staff)

[Session flow]

Choose a thread color—receive weaving instructions – actual weaving time of 20 minutes—10 minutes final preparation by staff

By Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line

〇Get off at Kitaoji Station, and board bus #37 (bound for Nishigamo Shako), getting off at Shimogishicho.

〇Get off at Kitayama Station, and board bus #4 (bound for Kamigamo Shrine), getting off at Shimogishicho.

By Bus from Kyoto Station

take bus #9 (express bus #9 bound for Nishigamo Shako) getting off at Shimogishicho.

We are located 1 minute walk from Shimogishicho bus stop.

By car

We provide dedicated parking spaces for guests. Please call in advance to reserve your parking space.