Experience weaving Japanese beauty: A traditional craft workshop with female artisans from Mie Prefecture

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Experience Iga braiding, Ise netsuke, and Ise stencil paper at a traditional craft workshop in Mie Prefecture. Beginners are also welcome to join in, as they will be guided by female craftsmen. Enjoy Japanese culture through the creation of your own work!

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Meiwa Tourism Trading Company General Incorporated Association

The entrance to Oise-san, Meiwa-cho. Meiwa Town is a town where the Miyako ``Saikyu'', where the princess of the imperial family, ``Saio'', who served Amaterasu Omikami at Ise Grand Shrine in place of the Emperor, once lived, remains as a historical site.

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Experience traditional Japanese crafts in Mie Prefecture: A special time creating with female artists
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Experience traditional Japanese crafts in Mie Prefecture: A special time creating with female artists

A special opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture!

There will be workshops where you can experience Mie Prefecture's traditional crafts, Iga braiding, Ise netsuke, and Ise stencil paper, under the guidance of female artists active in Japan.

Each technique has a history spanning centuries and has its own charm and story to tell.

Why not enjoy culture and your own unique creation at the same time through traditional handicraft techniques?

Iga Kumihimo: Combine delicate threads to create kumihimo, a symbol of traditional Japanese beauty. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic techniques in a short amount of time.

Ise Netsuke: Why not create your own unique Netsuke using intricate carving techniques? With careful instruction from the instructor, you can be confident in the delicate work that requires the use of a knife.

Ise Katagami: Learn the traditional carving and dyeing techniques and try your hand at making your own original card using Mino washi paper.

[2024] Event fees and reservations

Iga Braiding Experience (Instructor: Kahori Fujioka)

[Date] Saturday, November 23rd

[Meeting place] Kintetsu Yamada Line Saigū Station

[Price] 15,000 yen

Threads and colors. Blog of braid craftsman Kahori Fujioka

Ise Netsuke Experience (Instructor: Asuka Kajiura)

[Date] Saturday, November 30th

[Meeting place] Kintetsu Yamada Line Saigū Station

[Price] 15,000 yen

Ise Katagami experience (instructor: Keiko Nasu)

[Date] Saturday, December 7th

[Meeting place] Kintetsu Yamada Line Saigū Station

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