Kyoto Yuzen Washi Dyeing Experience

Kyoto Yuzen Washi Dyeing Experience

Discover how the decorative techniques of Yuzen dyeing are adapted to washi paper in a working artisan studio. After observing the craftspeople at work, choose six colors from more than twenty options and use stencils to hand-dye five richly patterned sheets of Yuzen washi under expert guidance. Each sheet measures approximately 970 × 640 mm.

This two-hour experience offers rare access to a production studio and an opportunity to create distinctive Japanese decorative paper. Your finished works will be shipped to you after the experience, with shipping included in the plan.

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Process

  • Tour the Working Studio
    Tour the Working Studio

    Observe the craftspeople at work and learn how Yuzen techniques are adapted to washi.

  • Choose Your Colors
    Choose Your Colors

    Select six colors from more than twenty available options.

  • Stencil Hand-Dye Five Sheets
    Stencil Hand-Dye Five Sheets

    Use stencils to hand-dye five sheets of Yuzen washi, each approximately 970 × 640 mm.

VenueA studio in the Nantan areaThe exact address will be provided when your reservation is confirmed.
Duration2 hours
Items Included
  • Introduction to the culture and stencil-dyeing techniques of Yuzen washi.
  • Working-studio tour.
  • Choice of six colors from more than twenty options.
  • Stencil hand-dyeing experience.
  • Five sheets of Yuzen washi per participant, each approximately 970 × 640 mm.
  • Later shipping of the finished works.
Items Excluded
  • Transportation.
  • Interpretation.
  • Meals.

Application

Your group
Experience33,000 JPY / person
Number of Participants
Interpreter15,000 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.