Origata experience - Japanese gift wrapping workshop by folding a paper

Origata experience - Japanese gift wrapping workshop by folding a paper

・You can experience Japanese traditional craft, Mizuhiki.
・You can take the work you made in the lesson back home.
・The place is 15min. walk from the Peace Memorial Park.
・You can experience dressed in Kimono or Yukata, if you want.
Notes:It takes plus 3500yen.Bring T-shirts & short pants.Please write your height and shoe size on reservation.
・Visit the yuzen artists in Hiroshima
The second floor of the building is an atelier of yuzen artists. Yuzen is a Japanese dyeing technique for fabrics with hand-painted patterns and it was first invented in Kyoto. Kimonos made in Kyoto are sent to this workshop to be hand-painted since there are few yuzen artists all over Japan.
・Other cultural experiences: Yuzen painting, paper folding, wearing a samurai armor and making a bento.
In the first floor of the building there are various workshops of Japanese culture experiences. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in any particular Japanese culture. We can combine activities.

Itinerary

It is an experience plan to make accessories with Japanese traditional craft, Mizuhiki.
In Japan, people used to give important gifts tied with a decorative band made of red and white string or gold leaf. This decoration is called Mizuhiki.
In this plan, you will practice “Awaji-knot” first, then you will make either earrings(pierced earrings) or a strap. "Awaji Knot" is one of the knots that can be used for both congratulations and condolences. The knot has also a meaning of “matchmaking” because it is difficult to untie once it is tied. For foreign tourists, English-speaking teachers will be provided.

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① Explanation about the meanings and materials of Mizuhiki craft.
② Select your favorite color from Mizuhiki cord.
③ Make a basic “Awaji knot” with the Mizuhiki cord you choose.
④ Make an accsessory with the Awaji knot you made.You can take home the completed work.
⑤ Visit the workplace of Yuzen artist.
⑦ A commemorative photo is taken and the lesson ends.