[Nara, Nara City] Experience making fresh ink by hand! Includes a souvenir of aged ink

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• Why not try making your own one-of-a-kind hand-pressed ink? At Kinkoen, you can experience the process of making hand-pressed ink by hand in a workshop filled with the aroma of ancient times. Experience the aroma, softness, and warmth of the raw ink the moment you hold it in your hand. You can easily make your own tasteful Nara ink without getting your hands dirty, and take it home in a paulownia wood box right there and then. Why not make it a memento of your time in Yamatoji?
• Characteristics of Nigiri Sumi
• ・A one-of-a-kind original item that will bear the impression of your hand and fingerprints ・A traditional art and craft that can only be found in Nara ★Those who participate in the experience will receive a gift of high-quality aged ink.
• Plan Flow 1
• ① Visiting the store ② An explanation of the history of ink and current Nara ink We will talk about the history of "Nara ink", a traditional craft that has been continued since the Muromachi period, and about current ink makers. ③ Explanation of ingredients We will talk about the ingredients of ink, "soot", "glue" and "fragrance".
• Plan flow 2
• 4. You will watch an actual ink craftsman demonstrate the process of molding raw ink right in front of you. You will be able to see Nara's traditional crafts right before your eyes. 5. Try making your own ink stick. Under the guidance of the craftsman, you will feel the softness and warmth of raw ink sticks in the palm of your hand. *Your hands will hardly get dirty. 6. You will take it home in a paulownia wood box. After you take it home, please store it in a cool place out of direct sunlight for 3 months without opening it.