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Loom weaving white silk string in Kyoto, Japan
Bright interior of Koho Nishiki Textile Studio in Kyoto, Japan
Colorful, upright spools of silk thread in Kyoto, Japan
Spools of grey and pink silk thread in wooden holders
Four patches of pink, green, blue and purple fabric

Kyoto Traditional Textile Weaving Experience

By Travel Kyoto
5 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$56 per traveller
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Chance to hands-on the unique Japanese traditional textile.
  • You can take your piece to home as souvenir.
  • You can choose the material colour as you like.
  • Commentary in English.
  • Present you for your postcard photo.

Activity location

    • Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 25 Shichiku Shimonokishicho, Kita, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8107
    • 25 Shichiku Shimonokishicho Kita, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
    • 603-8107, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

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Kyoto Traditional Textile Weaving Experience
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$55.96 x 1 TravellerS$55.96
Total
Price is S$55.96
Kyoto Traditional Textile Weaving Experience
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
S$55.96 x 1 TravellerS$55.96
Total
Price is S$55.96

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSilk Material
  • What's includedWhat's includedCommentary in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedBring the piece home with you.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee and activity fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe selling product inside the shop
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport fee

Know before you book

  • 1 person will take 1 hour for this activity.
  • 2 people will take 2 hours for the activity, and take turns.
  • You will be asked to take the shoes off for entrance to weaving area.
  • Please contact supplier for picking up additional service by taxi from your hotel.
  • Children under 7 years old may not participate in this activity.

What you can expect

Since ancient times, Nishiki-ori, Kyoto silk brocades are woven with gold, silver, and multi-colored threads, have been valued for their luxurious appearance. KOHO Nishiki Textile Studio undertakes the restoration of precious ancient textiles and conducts a thorough research about the traditional weaving techniques, from the silk cocoons processing to the tools and weaving equipment. Nishiki textiles are created through the combined skills of numerous craftsmen, involving not less than 70 various processes. The works of the textile artist Koho Tatsumura are characterised by a stunning luminous three-dimensional effect and are called “The Weaving of Light” overseas.

At this activity, we use the silk as the material. Weave a single coloured twill piece..

Here is the chance for you to hands-on your piece and take it home with you as a memorial trip or an only one souvenir.

Get out the crowd and experience Kyoto artisan once in life.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE25 Shichiku Shimonokishicho, Kita, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8107
    • 25 Shichiku Shimonokishicho Kita, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
    • 603-8107, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan