Transform antique kimonos into unique textile art. Discover ichigo ichie, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with beauty and tradition.
Transform antique kimonos into unique textile art. Discover ichigo ichie, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with beauty and tradition.
- Atelier + Gallery QUADRO - Experience a sustainable and creative journey where unique interior design pieces are crafted from unused Kimonos. Participants can take their completed, original artwork home.
- Traditional kimono techniques, including dyeing, weaving, and hand-painting, will be showcased.
- Choose from over 200 antique kimonos,…
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Atelier + Gallery QUADRO - Experience a sustainable and creative journey where unique interior design pieces are crafted from unused Kimonos. Participants can take their completed, original artwork home.
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Traditional kimono techniques, including dyeing, weaving, and hand-painting, will be showcased.
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Choose from over 200 antique kimonos, selecting preferred colors and patterns.
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The historical context and symbolic meanings of the chosen kimono patterns and the significance of each season in Japan will be explained. Understanding the story behind the pattern enhances the piece’s value and uniqueness.
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Employing traditional Japanese backing methods, participants will attach the chosen fabric to a panel. Detailed guidance will be provided at each step to collaboratively create a unique piece of art.
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Participants can take their completed, original artwork home, enjoying it as a long-lasting interior decoration for home or office, or as a special keepsake.
The event takes place in an art gallery on Meguro Interior Street, a favored destination for interior design enthusiasts.
- Tools and materials needed (kimonos, panels, tools, etc.)
- Finished product created
- Tools and materials needed (kimonos, panels, tools, etc.)
- Finished product created
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
“A once-in-a-lifetime encounter ‘ichigo ichie (一期一会)’. Experience the distinct elegance of kimono.”
Every kimono is genuinely unique.
No two are identical. Each garment carries its own narrative and charm, ready to be unveiled in that fleeting, perfect moment.
In Japan, there is a saying: ichigo ichie (一期一会). It signifies “treasure each encounter as if…
“A once-in-a-lifetime encounter ‘ichigo ichie (一期一会)’. Experience the distinct elegance of kimono.”
Every kimono is genuinely unique.
No two are identical. Each garment carries its own narrative and charm, ready to be unveiled in that fleeting, perfect moment.
In Japan, there is a saying: ichigo ichie (一期一会). It signifies “treasure each encounter as if it happens only once in a lifetime,” embodying the essence of appreciating the present moment.
Among over 200 antique kimonos, the one that captivates you is your ichigo-ichie, a special meeting between you and the fabric.
Transform this cherished moment into a unique masterpiece, and relish the extraordinary experience.
As the selected kimono is transformed into a piece of art, it not only preserves heritage but also creates a deeply personal memory that will endure. Transform this cherished moment into a unique masterpiece, and enjoy the experience of encountering something and someone you’ll never meet again in quite the same way.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.