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Sekka Cotton Furoshiki Class: Discover Shibori, Japan's Oldest Dyeing Method
4.9
16 Ratings
Kyoto
Travelers can see and learn shibori (the oldest dyeing method in Japan) and will have deeper appreciation of Japanese hand crafts.
Travelers can see and learn shibori (the oldest dyeing method in Japan) and will have deeper appreciation of Japanese hand crafts.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kyoto Shibori Museum - At the Kyoto Shibori Museum, visitors can participate in a traditional Japanese craft class that teaches the sekka shibori dyeing technique on an 86cm x 89cm cotton furoshiki (wrapping cloth). Participants will create a stunning cotton furoshiki to take home as a memento of their visit to Kyoto. Classes are typically…
- Kyoto Shibori Museum - At the Kyoto Shibori Museum, visitors can participate in a traditional Japanese craft class that teaches the sekka shibori dyeing technique on an 86cm x 89cm cotton furoshiki (wrapping cloth). Participants will create a stunning cotton furoshiki to take home as a memento of their visit to Kyoto. Classes are typically one-on-one and last between 30 to 60 minutes.
Begin by selecting a preferred color and learning the specific folding technique for the fabric. Place the folded fabric between two boards and proceed to dye it.
While the fabric dries (approximately 30 minutes), participants can explore more about shibori by viewing art pieces, tools, and samples exhibited in the museum.
The museum shop offers a wide range of shibori items, souvenirs, fabrics, and more for purchase.
What's Included
- Admission fee to the museum
- Admission fee to the museum
Location
Kyoto Shibori Museum
We are located southeast of Nijo castle. Only 5 mins. walk from Nijo castle.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Heather_g
Jul 4, 2025
Wonderful experience - The experience was really fun, and it was so interesting to learn about the history of shibori. Come with extra money ...there are really beautiful things to buy.
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H3908iwkathleenk
Jun 20, 2025
A wonderful experience and a beautiful souvenir! - My husband and I took the furoshiki class and had a wonderful time! The instructor was delightful, very patient and encouraging, and all the other people working with her were wonderful as well. With her help and guidance we made two lovely furoshiki cloths that are fantastic souvenirs of our trip to Japan. The museum was also very interesting and there are lovely items for sale that are made from traditional cloth. I recommend this class without reservation!
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Kristie_m
Apr 2, 2025
delightful - loved the artisans here! - absolutely delightful experience. fun! quick, different, memorable. wonderful people/artisans run this crafting experience, where you also learn about ancient kimono-making techniques
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Laurel
Feb 3, 2025
A not to be missed experience in Kyoto - We spent a delightful afternoon learning about traditional methods for dying fabrics and trying our hand at it. We learned a lot and saw some exquisite work that required years to create.
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Molly_m
Dec 25, 2024
We would do this again and again! - This was an absolutely delightful experience. Not only is the family so helpful and kind, but the museum is full of remarkable, beautiful textile art. My teens and I all really enjoyed the furoshiki dyeing class so much, and felt very welcome. We will happily do it again on our next visit to Kyoto, and until then, we will enjoy the beautiful piece of art we purchased from the museum!
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Karen_m
Nov 22, 2024
Sekka furoshiki - Super friendly hosts helped make experience quite magical! Highly recommended experience. Shibori museum was also very interesting with many beautiful pieces.
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Traceyss266qj
Sep 17, 2024
Great insight into Japanese traditions - This was a great way to learn about Japanese traditional Shibori dyeing.
You can dye your own scarf and look around a fantastic exhibit of Shibori techniques. Lovely english speaking staff. Thank you, we really enjoyed this experience.
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Nan_r
Sep 2, 2024
Fun & educational Kyoto experience! - This experience was so much fun! Folding and dying our own scarves while learning about the craft made for great family bonding time, and the museum tour after was fascinating. Our teachers were knowledgeable and engaging and took the time to thoroughly answer questions. We would definitely recommend this booking!
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Laurahn6846be
Aug 20, 2024
Shibori fabric dyeing - A great learning experience. I was instructed in the folding and dyeing of the fabric. As the fabric dried I went upstairs to view a video and see more examples of this incredible dyeing technique. This is a working studio. Welcoming to questions. Enjoyed my visit.
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Michael_b
Apr 14, 2025
Quality Experience - Learning Opportunity - Everything about this experience was worth it. It's a fun, family friendly environment with numerous individuals that speak English. My only comment is the dying, hands-on crafting portion is a little too standardized & easy. If you children are young or middle-aged, this is an ideal activity. For those of you in adulthood, the furoshiki is a great souvenir, but you may be underwhelmed with the crafting. The best surprise was the museum afterwards, which you can enjoy while your cotton creation dries. The employees working there shared details about all the pieces and how they were made. Our family spent twice as long just learning & enjoying the art. Their shop is also full of unique pieces that are perfect gifts for all females/styles. Overall, recommend the activity as a fun family experience, or just visit the museum, well worth it.
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