[Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto] Visit a Tsuzureori workshop! The traditional craft "Nishijin Tsumekaki Hon Tsuzureori"

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• This workshop tour of the Tsuzureori Technology Preservation Society, "Soushi Tsuzureen," allows you to enjoy an explanation of the Tsuzureori process and the appreciation of the finished product. Tsuzureori is one of the Nishijin weaving techniques and has the longest history. It is woven entirely without the use of machines, using only the hands, feet, and intuition of artisans. The founder of "Soushi Tsuzureen" is a traditional craftsman who has been awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette. You can see the works of these traditional craftsmen and artisans, as well as the weaving process. This is a rare opportunity to experience Nishijin Tsumekaki Hon Tsuzureori, one of the world's greatest works of art, up close.
• Soushi Tsuzurien, a workshop established by a traditional craftsman who received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette
• You can enjoy the workshop and the products at your leisure. The process and characteristics of tsuzureori will be explained through demonstrations and videos. There are about 16 hand looms in the workshop, some of which can accommodate 4 to 8 people weaving at a time. Compared to other woven fabrics, tsuzureori requires stronger tension on the warp threads, which are plucked with a pick or shuttle. When this happens, a pleasant sound like a koto being played can be heard at the boundary between the warp threads and the fabric.