Fukusa Shibori Class

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

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At the Kyoto Shibori Museum, this traditional Japanese craft class shows you how to dye a 40cm x 40cm silk Fukusa (wrapping cloth) using the Kasamaki shibori method and Nuishime shobori method. You'll end up with a beautiful silk Fukusa to serve as a souvenir of your trip to Kyoto. Classes are usually individual and take 90 minutes to 120 minutes per class.

Start by choosing your favorite color and design, learning how to tie your fabric in a particular way and how to knot the thread.

Dye the fabric and undo the thread to see the final result!

While your fabric is drying (about 30 minutes), you'll learn more about shibori. Browse art pieces, tools, and samples displayed in the museum.

The museum shop also sells a variety of shibori items, souvenirs, fabrics, and more.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 8 years

Adult pricing applies to any age

Two cars parking and bicycle parking spaces are available

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Kyoto Shibori Museum

There are many techniques for dying cloth. During this experience, you can try two of these methods: Kasamaki and Nuishime. The Kasamaki method is a technique that involves stitching around the shape you want to create, pulling the thread tight, and then wrapping the threads around the cone of fabric several times. The Nuishime method is a technique that involves stitching along a line and then pulling the thread tight. After dyeing a silk wrapping cloth (38cm x 38cm) using the Kasamaki shibori method and Nuishime shibori method, you will end up with a beautiful silk wrapping cloth that will serve as a great memento of your trip to Kyoto. Classes are usually held individually and will take about 60 minutes to 90 minutes. Procedure: • Choose your favorite design and color. • Listen to the explanation of Kasamaki Shibori. • Employ the Kasamaki shibori (winding technique) on your fabric. • Listen to the explanation of Nuishime Shibori. • Employ the Nuishime Shibori (stitching technique) on your fabric. • Go to the dye studio and dye your fabric (approximately 5 minutes). • Rinse your fabric. • Go to the exhibition floor and watch a DVD and learn more about shibori and see the shibori exhibition until your fabric gets dried (approximately 30 minutes). • Go back to the class room. • Untie and cut the threads. • Open your fabric and see the results.You can also try on a shibori kimono at no extra charge. The museum shop also sells a variety of shibori items, souvenirs, fabrics, etc.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Admission fee to the museum

Options

Fukusa Shibori Class

Option 1: 90 to 120 minutes' shibori class including a museum tour.

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Well worth it. Expect to smile a lot.
johnmT2087KN,,Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a highlight of our time in Kyoto. The instructors were very capable and knowledgeable, but most of all they showed delight in our achievements, sharing our excitement at the reveal. After the class, we were given an informative personal tour of the museum, at our own pace, with patience and pleasure.
Good to learn the...
lorrie o,,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Good to learn the history, different techniques. The info video was helpful along with staff providing information.
The whole family enjoyed this class.
Virginia J,,Feb 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful time at this class. It was so much fun learning about and creating our shibori. We had so many professional Shibori makers all around us and they were so happy and excited to help us learn. We also got to tour the museum which is full of absolutely amazing art pieces. It's such an intricate and unique way to decorate fabric it's awe-inspiring to see the works in the museum. My entire family enjoyed this activity. I would do this class everyday if I could. We highly recommend this class.
Definitely worth a visit.
chrissy012,,Aug 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great visit to this family run museum. We had a great time doing a brief shibori class. The attention from the staff was excellent and the class was fun. The staff were also well informed regarding the history and process of shibori. The display was well set up and we had a great hour or so here.
Unique experience!
Aegin,,Jul 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The workshop was so much fun -- just the right level of challenge for an absolute beginner like me -- and i was so pleased with the outcome! The instructor was great -- patient and explicit -- and I got the chance to explore the museum while my shibori was drying. I would definitely recommend this experience!
Wrapping and dyeing
Linney W,,Aug 6, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a wonderful way to spend a hot afternoon in Kyoto! Roy was careful in his teaching, helped me learn the process while supporting understanding it as well. Got a terrific piece of wrapped shibori out of it as well.