Quick and Easy Kimono: Create a 3-Minute Wearable Work of Art

Join us for a unique and unforgettable experience as you craft your very own kimono. learn from a master kimono maker and designer who has a passion for preserving the timeless beauty of Japanese culture. Our teacher, a graduate of Joshibi University of Art and Design with a background in Japanese embroidery, has always been fascinated by the transformation of women when they wear kimonos.

From a selection of over 250 antique kimonos, choose the one that speaks to you. Kimonos are ranked in four levels, with prices starting at the lowest rank red sticker kimono. On the day of the experience, you can also choose to upgrade to a blue sticker kimono for an additional 2000 yen, a green sticker kimono for 4000 yen, or a yellow sticker kimono for 6000 yen.

Learn the art of kimono-making as you iron the hemming tape and sew the loops for the belt. Get creative and discover new ways to remake your kimono into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Coordinate your creation with an easy-to-wear obi, obiage, and obi tightening, and strike a pose for a memorable photo.

With over 20 years of experience in kimono-making, passed down from her mother who was a kimono teacher, our teacher has refined her skills and techniques to create kimonos and obis that are both beautiful and effortless to wear.

Unfortunately, only 5% of people are able to wear traditional kimonos, leading to the disposal of antique kimonos as waste, which is not good for the environment. To address this issue, our teacher has made improvements to traditional kimonos by eliminating the folding part, making them more accessible for taller people. She also buys kimonos from acquaintances who are involved in collecting disused items from facilities for the disabled, raising wages for the facilities.

FAQ‍

1. What is the duration of the tour?
The tour takes an hour and a half.

2. What are the different kimonos available for selection?
There are over 250 types of antique kimonos to choose from, ranked in 4 levels: red stickers, blue stickers, green stickers, and yellow stickers. The price of the experience is the lowest rank red sticker kimono. On the day of the tour, you can also choose a different kimono for an additional fee.

3. Can men participate in the tour?
Unfortunately, the tour only offers women's kimonos. However, if you come as a couple or if you are a man, you will receive a free haori.

4. Is there an additional charge for the obi?
Yes, there is an additional charge for purchasing an obi, which ranges from 5000 yen to 12000 yen.

5. Is there any special experience or background of the tour's teacher?
Yes, the tour's teacher has taken a course on Japanese embroidery at Joshibi University of Art and Design and has a background in design. The teacher's mother was a kimono teacher, and her teacher's passion for creating an easy-to-wear kimono and obi stems from their personal struggle with the traditional process of wearing a kimono. Additionally, the teacher works with acquaintances to collect disused kimonos, and their purchases help raise wages at facilities for the disabled.

Key Takeaways

Participants get to choose from over 250 antique kimonos with varying levels of rarity and prices.

The class teaches participants how to transform an antique kimono into an easy-to-wear piece, including the ironing of hemming tape and sewing of loops for the belt.

Participants learn how to coordinate the kimono with other accessories such as obi, obiage, and obi tightening.

The teacher has a background in Japanese embroidery and design, and their passion for creating easy-to-wear kimonos stems from their own struggles with traditional kimono-wearing.

The class aims to make the traditional beauty of wearing a kimono accessible to a wider range of people, including those who are tall or struggle with the traditional process of wearing a kimono.

The class emphasizes environmental sustainability by reducing the disposal of antique kimonos and preserving their beauty for future generations.

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