Japanese Traditional Culture Experience Program（Fine Patterned Dyeing・Edo Wind-chime）in Harajuku

The Traditional Culture Workshop at the MOSHI MOSHI GALLERY in Harajuku will be held this year as well. A workshop on traditional crafts designated will be held over the course of two days.
Guidance is available in English.
We will hand out the manual in English, Chinese and Korean.

Fine Patterned Dyeing

Fine Patterned Dyeing, Tokyo Some-Komon is a dyeing technique that uses a pattern paper to dye designs and patterns on the fabric. This workshop will allow you to dye a luncheon mat using gold paste in one design of your choice from among 12 types of pattern paper featuring floral patterns corresponding with the seasons (one for each month). You will also be able to bring the finished luncheon mat home with you.

Date

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Time

12：00～17：10（Reception close at 16：30）

Time required

About 40 minutes

Venue

MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Information Center 2F
MOSHI MOSHI GALLERY
(3-23-5 Jingumae Shibuya Tokyo)

Participation

Please apply from the website.
URL：https://v3.apollon.nta.co.jp/moshimoshi3/joho?MODE=top&language=1
＜Start accepting at 15:00, Jan 16＞

Capacity

40
*When it does not reach capacity, we accept it on the day from 12:00 at the venue.

Price

500 yen

Organized by

Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)

Supported by and in cooperation with

Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Supported by

Tokyo Order-Made Dyeing Association

Edo Wind-chime

Edo Furin (An Edo Wind-chime) is made of glass using a method that has remained unchanged since the Edo period, and there are various of drawings. It is characterized by the rough texture along the lip of the chime. This is the source of their distinctive tone. This is a painting workshop. You will be able to paint a drawing you like on the inside of a chime. You will also be able to take the Wind-chime home with you.