Nishijin Textile Center

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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 (2,200 yen). For the kimono-dressing experience (4,400 yen), 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

  • The exhibition will convey the appeal of Nishijin textiles through various exhibits and hands-on experiences.
  • You can see the traditional techniques of artisans right in front of your eyes.
  • There are also many hands-on activities such as handweaving and The kimono-dressing experience.

Photos

  • You can watch advanced technology right in front of your eyes.

    You can watch advanced technology right in front of your eyes.

  • Handweaving experience using mini handlooms (advance reservation required)

    Handweaving experience using mini handlooms (advance reservation required)

  • Easy-to-use Japanese trinket (wallets, drawstrings, straps, etc.) for sale

    Easy-to-use Japanese trinket (wallets, drawstrings, straps, etc.) for sale

  • Nishijin brocade neckties on the first floor

    Nishijin brocade neckties on the first floor

  • The kimono-dressing experience

    The kimono-dressing experience

  • Exterior view of Nishijin Textile Hall

    Exterior view of Nishijin Textile Hall

Reviews

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  • Always.No1

    一個很無聊的地方。

  • 華美

    有模特兒穿上西裝陣織服飾走秀表演,1F有餐廳,可以喝飲料還有點一些簡餐,2樓則是展示西陣織商品。

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)