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Show item 1 of 6. Loom weaving white silk string in Kyoto, Japan
Show item 2 of 6. Woman works on loom to create silk fabric at Koho Nishiki Textile Studio in Kyoto, Japan
Show item 3 of 6. Bright interior of Koho Nishiki Textile Studio in Kyoto, Japan
Show item 4 of 6. Four patches of pink, green, blue and purple fabric
Show item 5 of 6. Colorful, upright spools of silk thread in Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto Traditional Textile Weaving Experience

By Travel Kyoto
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Price was undefined, price is now ￥5,824

Features

Free cancellation available
2h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Highlights

  • Chance to hands-on the unique Japanese traditional textile.

  • You can take your piece to home as souvenir.

  • You can choose the material color as you like.

  • Commentary in English.

  • Present you for your postcard photo.

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About this activity

What's included, what's not

  • What's included

    Silk Material

  • What's included

    Commentary in English

  • What's included

    Bring the piece home with you.

  • What's included

    Entrance fee and activity fee

  • What's excluded

    Food and drink

  • What's excluded

    The selling product inside the shop

  • What's excluded

    Transportation fee

Know Before You Book

  • 1 person will take 1 hour for this activity.

  • 2 people will take 2 hours for the activity, and take turns.

  • You will be asked to take the shoes off for entrance to weaving area.

  • Please contact supplier for picking up additional service by taxi from your hotel.

  • Children under 7 years old may not participate in this activity.

What you can expect

Since ancient times, Nishiki-ori, Kyoto silk brocades are woven with gold, silver, and multi-colored threads, have been valued for their luxurious appearance. KOHO Nishiki Textile Studio undertakes the restoration of precious ancient textiles and conducts a thorough research about the traditional weaving techniques, from the silk cocoons processing to the tools and weaving equipment. Nishiki textiles are created through the combined skills of numerous craftsmen, involving not less than 70 various processes. The works of the textile artist Koho Tatsumura are characterized by a stunning luminous three-dimensional effect and are called “The Weaving of Light” overseas.

At this activity, we use the silk as the material. Weave a single colored twill piece..

Here is the chance for you to hands-on your piece and take it home with you as a memorial trip or an only one souvenir.

Get out the crowd and experience Kyoto artisan once in life.

Location

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Activity Location

  • Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 25 Shichiku Shimonokishicho, Kita, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8107
    • 25 Shichiku Shimonokishicho Kita, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
    • Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture 603-8107

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