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Crafting Silk Lampshades: A Traditional Winding Experience in Fukui
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Crafting Silk Lampshades: A Traditional Winding Experience in Fukui

Katsuyama
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No cancellations, or refunds can be made
  • Experience fee
  • The consumption tax
  • Cost of raw materials

Not included: Transport; Other personal expenses

Meeting point: Arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled activity time Hataya Memorial Hall Yumeore Katsuyama (Textile museum) Address: 1 Chome-7-40 Showamachi, Katsuyama, Fukui 911-0802 福井県勝山市昭和町1丁目7‐40 Please refer to the map for assistance How to get there: About 5 minutes by bus from Katsuyama Station on the Echizen Railway, get off at Yumeore Katsuyama-mae and it's just a short walk ① Please complete registration ② We will explain the process. (10 minutes) ③ Choose your preferred colored thread from the selection provided ④ Use the reeling machine to wind your chosen colored thread onto the wooden frame ⑤ Winding different colored threads creates a unique piece ⑥ Attach the LED light to complete your creation ⑦ You may take your finished piece home with you

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Overview

A memorial hall where you can learn about the history and techniques of Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture's traditional textile industry. A facility utilizing a textile factory built in 1904 (Meiji 37) where you can experience Katsuyama's history and the world of weaving. Hands-on experiences like hand weaving and silk cocoon crafting are hugely popular. ① Please complete registration. ② We will explain the process. (10 minutes) ③ Choose your preferred colored thread from the selection provided. ④ Use the reeling machine to wind your chosen colored thread onto the wooden frame. ⑤ Winding different colored threads creates a unique piece. ⑥ Attach the LED light to complete your creation. ⑦ You may take your finished piece home with you.

Highlights

Choose your favorite silk thread color and create a lampshade with your preferred pattern
The process is simple, making it enjoyable for a wide range of ages
The wooden frames and silk threads used for the lampshades are authentic materials, allowing you to experience Katsuyama's textile history
The experience takes about 30 minutes. You can take your finished piece home immediately
As a textile museum, you can observe the manufacturing process of silk habutae fabric
There is also a souvenir shop inside the museum where you can purchase local souvenirs

What's included

Experience fee
The consumption tax
Cost of raw materials

What's not included

Transport
Other personal expenses

Meeting point

Arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled activity time Hataya Memorial Hall Yumeore Katsuyama (Textile museum) Address: 1 Chome-7-40 Showamachi, Katsuyama, Fukui 911-0802 福井県勝山市昭和町1丁目7‐40 Please refer to the map for assistance How to get there: About 5 minutes by bus from Katsuyama Station on the Echizen Railway, get off at Yumeore Katsuyama-mae and it's just a short walk ① Please complete registration ② We will explain the process. (10 minutes) ③ Choose your preferred colored thread from the selection provided ④ Use the reeling machine to wind your chosen colored thread onto the wooden frame ⑤ Winding different colored threads creates a unique piece ⑥ Attach the LED light to complete your creation ⑦ You may take your finished piece home with you

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Cancellation policy

  • No cancellation.

Additional info

Please select an activity date
You can create one original silk thread lampshade 【About Receiving Your Work】 You can take it home with you on the same day
Participants must be aged 6+ to participate in this activity
Wednesday every week is closing day If the national holiday is a regular closed day, the venue will open and close the next day
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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