This place was pretty boring.
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Nishijin Textile Center
The exhibition of materials, demonstrations by professional artisans, and other activities convey the charm of Nishijin textiles.
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This facility introduces and sells Nishijin textiles, a traditional industry of Kyoto. Nishijin Textile, a general term for Sakizome (prior dying of thread before the cloth is woven) for figured cloth produced in Kyoto (Nishijin). It is designated as a traditional national craft.
At the Nishijin Textile Center, visitors can learn about the Nishijin textile production process through panel displays and video images and watch demonstrations of handweaving and tsuzure-ori by skilled artisans.
Various hands-on experiences are available with reservations.
A hand weaving experience using a mini handloom to make a table center. For the kimono-dressing experience, visitors can choose from 150 kimonos and have them dressed. You can also go out wearing the kimono you have been fitted with.
From July 2021, a new kaleidoscope handcrafting experience using Nishijin brocade fabrics has been added. After learning the charm of Nishijin brocade, visitors can purchase neckties on the first floor and Nishijin brocade kimono accessories on the second floor.
※Some exhibits and demonstrations may be suspended.
Highlights
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The exhibition will convey the appeal of Nishijin textiles through various exhibits and hands-on experiences.
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You can see the traditional techniques of artisans right in front of your eyes.
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There are also many hands-on activities such as handweaving and The kimono-dressing experience.
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You can watch advanced technology right in front of your eyes.
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Handweaving experience using mini handlooms (advance reservation required)
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Easy-to-use Japanese trinket (wallets, drawstrings, straps, etc.) for sale
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Nishijin brocade neckties on the first floor
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The kimono-dressing experience
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Exterior view of Nishijin Textile Hall
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There was a fashion show with models wearing Nishijin textile outfits. There's a restaurant on the first floor where you can grab a drink or a light meal, and the second floor displays Nishijin textile products.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 西陣織会館
- Postal Code
- 602-8216
- Address
- Minamiiri Nishi-gawa, Horikawa-dori Imadegawa, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
- Telephone
- 075-451-9231
- Holiday
- Mondays (closed the following Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays
- Hours
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Admission
- Free
- Direction
- 10 minutes walk from Imadegawa Station on Subway Karasuma Line
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Website
- Official Website (English)