Shiozawa Tsumugi Experience

‘See, Wear, Make and Enjoy’ Shiozawa Tsumugi Experience

25th January 2020 until 16th February 2020

Enjoy various fun workshops organized by Angelica Prana at NASPA New Otani.

A special Japanese kimono dressing experience and workshop using the traditional woven fabric `Shiozawa tsumugi’ will be held at NASPA between 25th January and 16th February.

About Shiozawa textiles
Textiles have been a tradition for nearly 1,300 years in the snowy region of Shiozawa town, just to the north of Yuzawa. The roots are a hemp fabric called ‘Echigo Jofu’ which is an important cultural property of Japan, and traditional woven craft with silk fabrics ‘Shiozawa Tsumugi’ and ‘Hon Shiozawa’.

The refined pattern woven with a Kasuri pattern called “Juji Kasuri (Cross Pattern)” or “Kikko Kasuri (Turtle Pattern)” is a noteable Shiozawa tradition. In addition to kimonos with the kasuri patterns, dyed kimonos that can be worn in stripes and plain fabrics which can worn in public places are also popular.

Various small items such as bags, business card holders and clothing using kimono and obi fabrics are available.

Charges

Easy kimono dressing experience - 1,500 yen

Easy kimono dressing experience (with matcha tea and Japanese sweets) - 2,000 yen

Shiozawa kimono rental (including dressing) 3 hours (reservations required) - 6,000 yen

Long hair arrangement – 1,500 yen

Matcha tea and Japanese sweets – 700 yen

Other experiences and items for sale will be available.