Itinerary
At the Kyoto Shibori Museum, your Japanese craft class shows you how to dye a 70-inch x 17-inch (180cm x 44cm) silk scarf using the Sekka shibori method. You'll end up with a beautiful scarf to serve as a souvenir of your trip to Kyoto. Classes are usually individual and take 30 minutes to 60 minutes per class.
Start by choosing your favorite colors and learning how to fold your fabric in a particular way, and then dye your fabric with the color. Roll your fabric with a towel, and press it. Then unfold your fabric to see the results.
While your fabric is drying (about 30 minutes), you'll learn more about shibori. Browse art pieces, tools, and samples displayed in the museum, and try on a shibori kimono, if you wish. The museum shop also sells a variety of shibori items, souvenirs, fabrics, and more.
Stop At:
• Kyoto Shibori Museum, 127 Shikiamicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8261 Kyoto Prefecture
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Kyoto Shibori Museum, 135-5 Shikiamichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8261, Japan
30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Cathie_H
This was a great workshop if you want a hands on experience. Lovely instructors and the process has been modernised/simplified for tourists so you’re not spending hours tying little bits of fabric. You end up with a beautiful silk scarf to take away. The museum is also very interesting.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : David_H
Beautiful, welcoming, fun, simple, and a great keepsake. Family-run, masterful and totally Japanese. People spoke solid English.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31
Posted By : Kara_P
Such a fun, informative class learning the intricacies of this beautiful art form. Thank you to the amazing Sensei.
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Posted On : 2024-03-30
Posted By : Sharon_T
The course was a waste of time as you don’t do anything.
The museum is tiny but interesting. I recommend the museum, as a short break from the bustling streets
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Posted On : 2024-03-30
Posted By : Diane_B
Lovely, and the museum is extremely interesting. The materials you work with are quite high-quality, and the selection of projects is excellent. I am very happy with my scarf and I enjoyed shopping there as well.
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Posted On : 2024-03-01
Posted By : christine_m
The staff were extremely helpful and excellent. We had a great time creating silk shibori scarves and now have a greater appreciation for the art of shibori.
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Posted On : 2023-10-26
Posted By : Kay_F
It was a small class size so there was easy to follow instructions. The scarves turned out beautifully and the museum was very interesting with unbelievably beautiful shibori artwork. We were also able to purchase shibori treasures. A definite highlight of our Kyoto trip.
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Posted On : 2023-10-02
Posted By : Margaret_T
Our family of 5 expected to be making shibori scarves as a take home, but Yokahama-san and the others at this amazing workshop, shop and museum gave us much more. We learned about the painstaking craftmanship that goes into every work, saw amazing large and small scale examples of it and could better understand the craft's importance in Japan's history. Great explanatory video and show-and-tell also. Thank you so much
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Posted On : 2023-07-31
Posted By : Sandy_J
Very easy craft to make and take home. Nice museum and historical video to watch afterwards.
Handmade crafts in gift shop.
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Posted On : 2023-03-19
Posted By : Tracy M
What a wonderful experience this was. I was the only person in the class, so I was fortunate to get one on one attention. It was such fun learning how to do the dye design I had chosen and learning all about Shibori ancient and more modern techniques. I loved seeing the museum pieces and learning about the very intricate techniques and how the artisans work to create such beautiful pieces. I also really enjoyed being able to shop for some Shibori pieces after the tour. If you like to be hands on, this is a great class to do.
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Posted On : 2022-11-12
