Commission Your Own Kimono, Haori, or Obi

Commission Your Own Kimono, Haori, or Obi

Work with a Nishijin textile master to begin a personal commission for a kimono, haori, or obi. Dye the production-silk threads that will be woven into your commissioned piece and explore the specialist process through which color enters Nishijin textiles before the cloth is made.

The three-hour session is priced individually according to the commissioned work. The finished piece is delivered approximately two months later, and shipping is charged separately.

VenueNishijin, KyotoThe exact address will be provided when your reservation is confirmed.
Duration3 hours
Items Included
  • Three-hour private consultation and creative session.
  • Guidance from a Nishijin textile master.
  • Hands-on production-silk thread dyeing.
  • Commission planning for a kimono, haori, or obi.
Items Excluded
  • Transportation.
  • Interpretation.
  • Meals unless explicitly stated.
  • Shipping fee.

Application

Your group
Interpreter20,000 JPY / group

This expert communicates in Japanese only, so an interpreter is required for the experience. If you will bring your own interpreter or can communicate in Japanese, please note this in the preferred dates and message field below so that we can adjust your invoice.

Preferred dates and message

This experience will be arranged based on your request. Please let us know your preferred dates. Questions or special requests are welcome here as well.

We will respond via email, usually within 24 hours.