TOKYO DENTOKOUGEI FACTORY
~Experience the Artisanship of Tokyo’s Traditional Crafts~
Visit our 5-day limited-time showroom at KITTE
TOKYO DENTOKOUGEI FACTORY
~Experience the Artisanship of Tokyo’s Traditional Crafts~
Visit our 5-day limited-time showroom at KITTE
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is hosting a 5-day limited-time showroom to share the beauty of Tokyo’s traditional crafts far and wide both domestically and internationally. Titled “TOKYO DENTOKOUGEI FACTORY ~Experience the Artisanship of Tokyo’s Traditional Crafts~”, the event will feature exhibits, demonstrations, workshops and products on sale at the KITTE building in front of Tokyo Station, frequented by many for business, shopping, and sightseeing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover Tokyo’s world-class traditional crafts.
Event Details
| Date | from February 21 (Thursday) to 25 (Monday), 2022 |
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| Time | 11:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. on each day (* Final day: Until 5:00p.m.) |
| Location | 1F Atrium in KITTE (2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) |
| Event Contents |
Exhibits introducing sophisticated artisanal techniques in an easy-to-understand way Demonstrations to experience traditional artisanship up close Workshops where you can give crafts a go while learning from the pros Products for sale packed with artisanal skill |
| Sponsor | Tokyo Metropolitan Government |
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Exhibition (Images)
HandiCrafts Workshops (Images)
Craftsmen Demonstrations (Images)
HandiCrafts Workshops ”Have a go at making traditional crafts with the pros”
| Date | Name of the handicrafts | Contents | Fee (with tax) | Time table |
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| Feb. 21 (Thu.) | Tokyo Shamisen (Three-Stringed Musical Instrument) | Making chopsticks with karaki wood | ¥2,200 | (1) 11：30～12：30 (2) 14：00～15：00 (3) 15：10～16：10 (4) 16：20～17：20 |
| Edo Sarasa (Printed Silk Calico) | Stencil dyeing shoulder bags | ¥1,300 | (1) 11：30～12：30 (2) 14：30～15：30 (3) 16：30～17：30 |
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| Feb. 22 (Fri.) | Edo Moku-hanga (Woodblock Prints) | Making multicolor woodblock-printed paper fans | ¥2,000 | (1) 11：30～12：10 (2) 13：40～14：20 (3) 14：40～15：20 (4) 15：40～16：20 (5) 16：40～17：20 |
| Tokyo Yogasa (Tokyo Umbrella) | Making original mascot umbrellas with your very own pictures and text | ¥2,500 | (1) 11：30～12：00 (2) 12：10～12：40 (3) 14：30～15：00 (4) 15：30～16：00 (5) 16：30～17：00 |
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| Feb. 23 (Sat.) | Edo Tegaki Chochin (Hand-Painted Paper Lanterns) | Drawing letters on mini paper lanterns | ¥3,000 | (1) 11：15～11：55 (2) 12：05～12：45 (3) 14：30～15：10 (4) 15：30～16：10 (5) 16：30～17：10 |
| Edo Sarasa (Printed Silk Calico) | Stencil dyeing shoulder bags | ¥1,300 | (1) 11：30～12：30 (2) 14：30～15：30 (3) 16：30～17：30 |
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| Feb. 24 (Sun.) | Edo Shishu (Embroidery) | [1] Making hair ties, brooches | [1] ¥2,200 | (1) 11：15～12：15 (2) 14：00～15：00 (3) 15：15～16：15 (4) 16：30～17：30 |
| [2] Making obidome | [2] ¥2,750 | |||
| Tokyo Yogasa (Tokyo Umbrella) | Making original mascot umbrellas with your very own pictures and text | ¥2,500 | (1) 11：15～11：45 (2) 12：00～12：30 (3) 14：30～15：00 (4) 15：30～16：00 (5) 16：30～17：00 |
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| Feb. 25 (Mon.) | Edo Tegaki Chochin (Hand-Painted Paper Lanterns) | Drawing letters on mini paper lanterns | ¥3,000 | (1) 11：30～12：00 (2) 12：10～12：50 (3) 14：30～15：10 (4) 15：20～16：00 |
| Tokyo TeueBrush (Handmade Brushes) | Making straps by implanting horsehair into a wooden base | ¥1,650 | (1) 11：30～12：10 (2) 12：20～13：00 (3) 14：30～15：10 (4) 15：20～16：00 |
* Reservations can be made same day at the Workshop Reception Desk. Please note that depending on when you arrive, time slots for the day may already be full.
* Workshops are of different lengths depending on the type.
* Workshops will end once out of materials.
* Please note that some workshops may get your clothes dirty.
* We ask that children of elementary school age or younger be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Craftsmen Demonstrations ”Experience the craftsmanship of artisans right before your eyes”
| Date | Name of the handicrafts | Contents |
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| Feb. 21 (Thu.) | Tokyo Tegaki Yuzen (Hand-Painted Kimono) | Basic process of drafting a design, applying dye-resistant paste to outline fine lines, and dyeing the silk during the production phase |
| Edo Sarasa (Printed Silk Calico) | Stencil dyeing demonstration | |
| Feb. 22 (Fri.) | Tokyo Tegaki Yuzen (Hand-Painted Kimono) | Basic process of drafting a design, applying dye-resistant paste to outline fine lines, and dyeing the silk during the production phase |
| Tokyo Yogasa (Tokyo Umbrella) | Process of sewing fabric for umbrellas using a specialized sewing machine and attaching it to the ribs | |
| Feb. 23 (Sat.) | Edo Moku-hanga (Woodblock Prints) | Production of basic normal everyday necessities |
| Edo Sarasa (Printed Silk Calico) | Stencil dyeing demonstration | |
| Feb. 24 (Sun.) | Tokyo Shamisen (Three-Stringed Musical Instrument) | Process of stretching skin over a shamisen |
| Tokyo Yogasa (Tokyo Umbrella) | Process of sewing fabric for umbrellas using a specialized sewing machine and attaching it to the ribs | |
| Feb. 25 (Mon.) | Tokyo Gakubuchi (Picture Frames) | Picture frame gilding demonstration |
| Tokyo TeueBrush (Handmade Brushes) | Demonstration on how to handle natural hair and implant it as bristles |
* Demonstrations may not be running while the artisans are on break.
