Experience Nagoya "Yuzen" Scarf Dyeing

【OUTLINE】

You will learn the traditional Nagoya’s "Yuzen" dyeing technique used in the decoration of traditional silk kimono. You can choose your favorite pattern and color and dye a beautiful scarf.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Get inspired by the highly colorful designs and gain a sense of this Japanese art form.
• Make a beautiful masterpiece with a professional craftman. 
• Choose your favorite pattern and colors to make your original masterpiece.

【SCHEDULE】

●Explanation & preparation (5-10 minutes)
●Yuzen dyeing experience (90 minutes)
●Clean up (10 minutes)

【DETAILS】

First, you will learn the history and techniques of Nagoya "yuzen", a traditional craft that has been around for more than 300 years, directly from a professional craftsman. Nagoya yuzen is characterized by a simple design combined with few colors to create a beautiful final product.  Learn about the story behind the simple and beautiful design. After the lecture, you will try dyeing a silk scarf using the katagami (cut paper with a beautiful pattern). You can make an original masterpiece by choosing your favorite color and pattern. After dyeing, you will wash your masterpiece with water. It takes about a week to dry your work, so the craftsman will mail your finished scarf to you at a later date.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Time：120 minutes
• Meeting point：Akatsukasenkojo　[MAP]
  〒462-0858 6,Okuracho,Kita-ku,Nagoya-city,Aichi-prefecture
• Access：Take Nagoya Municipal Subway Meijyo Line from Nagoya and get off at Shigahondori Station and walk for 3 minutes. Or take the bus bound for Kami-Iida from Nagoya Station and get off at Kosei-dori 1-chome, about a 5-minute walk from the bus stop.
• Language support：Japanese, English
• Included：Material cost, experience fee, postage cost
• Excluded：Travel expenses
• Participation requiremen：Over 10 years old
  
• Free Wi-Fi：×
• Toilet：〇 (Western-style)
• Other things to note：You can borrow an apron, but please wear something that you can get dirty. 
  

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

7 to 4 days before the tour date 40% of the tour price
3 to 2 days before the tour date 60% of the tour price
The day before the tour date, on the day of the tour 100% of the tour price