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SOUSHI TSUZURE-EN TEXTILE STUDIO
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Address 590-8 Nishiyanagi-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Holiday Irregular holidays
Business time 10:00~17:00
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Nishijin Tsuzure-ori: delicate painting-like brocade weaving
Have you ever heard of Kyoto nail-scratching tapestry weaving technique? Artisan sharpens his fingernails into a saw-tooth shape and uses them like a comb to create a relief brocade pattern. This technique is very advanced and time consuming — even the most skillful and experienced craftsman spends the whole day to weave only a few centimeters of textile. Don’t miss the unique opportunity to learn from the master craftsman Kikuo Hirano about Tsuzure-ori weaving and get some insights into the art of color arrangement.

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[011-02] Entry level : Atelier visit & hand-weaving accessory making experience. Show detail

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TSUZUREORI has the longest history of all the Nishijin textiles and is also known as the art of nail weaving.

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Reservation deadline: 5days before
Number of participants: 2~6 people
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Price:
5,200yen
Time Required:
about 1 hour

[011-03]Atelier visit & loom weaving experience Show detail

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Become a fan of Tsuzure-ori tapestry weaving by meeting and talking to Kikuo Hirano, the distinguished expert in his field decorated with the Order of the Sacred Treasure Award!

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Reservation deadline: 5days before
Number of participants: 2~4 people
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Price:
6,300yen
Time Required:
about 3 hours

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What a great resource to connect travelers w local artisans!

[011-01]Advanced level: Atelier visit & Hand Woven Yarn Spool Lampshade Making Experience (lampshade) Show detail

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This program will guide you to make a yarn-wrapped lampshade using about 150 colors of "silk threads" in extremely vivid colors.

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Reservation deadline: 5days before
Number of participants: 1~6 people
In case of 4 participants, please contact us.
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Price:
4,800yen
Time Required:
about 1 hour

Craftsman profile

Kikuo Hirano

Kikuo Hirano

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1939 Born in Kyoto
1997 Became a certified Traditional Craftsman
2003 Received the Kyoto City Traditional Industrial Techniques Award
2008 Was decorated with the Order of the Sacred Treasure Award (6th class, Silver Rays)

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