Kyoto Hands-on weaving session -plain weave

Itinerary

Visit our workshop and see NISHIKI textile art works, re-created ancient weavings, recreated ancient tall looms, tapestries, etc.

Tour six different rooms including our Woven Accessory Boutique.

Weaving Session: Plain weave

Weave a single colored plain woven piece (10cm x 10cm)

which you may take home with you.

Minimum height requirement of participants: approx. 120cm

Maximum 2 participants per session

Session time: approx. 20 minutes (followed by 10 minutes preparation time by staff)

[Session flow]

Choose a thread color—receive weaving instructions – actual weaving time of 20 minutes—10 minutes final preparation by staff

By Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line

〇Get off at Kitaoji Station, and board bus #37 (bound for Nishigamo Shako), getting off at Shimogishicho.

〇Get off at Kitayama Station, and board bus #4 (bound for Kamigamo Shrine), getting off at Shimogishicho.

By Bus from Kyoto Station

take bus #9 (express bus #9 bound for Nishigamo Shako) getting off at Shimogishicho.

We are located 1 minute walk from Shimogishicho bus stop.

By car

We provide dedicated parking spaces for guests. Please call in advance to reserve your parking space.