A rare small experience of experiencing traditional Japanese crafts [Bamboo crafting experience of dyeing bamboo and weaving bamboo]

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Japanese bamboo crafts have a long history and are said to have been loved by samurai during the Edo period, where their beautiful shapes developed. On this day only, a small group experience will be held in Tokyo where you can learn from a bamboo artist from Oita Prefecture, a bamboo producing area...

Latest update : 2024.02.16

Finished product (bamboo ball accessories)

Event overview:

date and time)

Saturday, February 24, 2024 10:00 - 13:00 or 14:30 - 17:30

Sunday, February 25, 2024 10:00 - 13:00 or 14:30 - 17:30

*February 25, 2024 (Sunday) 14:30 - 17:30 is especially for overseas travelers

Venue)

Dyeing experience space somenova 14-7 Kobunecho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 5F

Fee)

10,000 yen per person

reservation)

Please contact us by email. 📩 somenova@katsuraya-finegoods.com

Course introduction:

This 3-hour short experience is an intense experience where you can enjoy dyeing and making bamboo strips at the same time. However, anyone can participate, as a professional bamboo artist will provide careful guidance, so anyone can enjoy the experience.

1. Weave bamboo strips (weave bamboo balls while experiencing the feel of high-quality bamboo from Oita prefecture)

2. Dye the woven bamboo strips. We use Japanese eco-dye (Miyako dye), which is suitable for bamboo, which is a natural material. Miyakozome is a dye that was founded in Nihonbashi, Tokyo in 1890. Its color has long been loved by Japanese people, is said to be Japanese, and goes well with the texture of bamboo.

3. Drying

4. Thread the string to make it into an accessory.

On the day of the event, you will also be able to see a demonstration of bamboo crafts by the instructor, a bamboo artist.

Production scene of bamboo strips

Lecturer introduction:

Mr. Kojimachikara

Based in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, he is actively working, focusing on designs that utilize the traditional techniques of Oita Prefecture's traditional craft, Beppu Bamboo Crafts, while also challenging himself to create works that are not limited to bamboo materials. He is also a hybrid artist who also performs.

Mr. Kojimachikara

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Dyeing experience space SOMENOVA

Tokyo

The dye brand Miyakozome is one of Japan's leading household dyes. We are the only dye brand in Japan that is particular about in-house production, in order to provide households with products of reliable quality and high safety. In 2017, we were the first in the world to receive an eco-passport for hand-dyes at home. We are confident in our ``100 Years of Colors,'' ``Japanese Colors,'' which have been patronized for over 100 years, and our ``Handmade Colors,'' which are each made with sincerity. Dyeing is a traditional Japanese culture. SOMENOVA is a place where you can easily enjoy the dyeing experience that was once popular. You can come empty-handed while shopping. Please stop by once.

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