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Finished SOUKI TREE crafts from the Nara Koryo Town sock factory workshop, showcasing four uniquely decorated trees made from upcycled sock scraps and yarn cores.
Close-up of colorful circular sock scraps, the recycled materials used in the SOUKI TREE craft workshop in Nara, ready for creative upcycling.
Three completed SOUKI TREE crafts, crafted from light-colored sock scraps and yarn cores during the creative workshop in Nara's Koryo Town, showcasing unique designs.
Close-up of two partially finished SOUKI TREEs being decorated with colorful sock scraps and yarn cores at the Nara Koryo Town upcycling workshop, with materials in the background.
A child's hands actively wrapping colorful sock scraps onto a yarn core during the SOUKI TREE crafting experience at a Nara Koryo Town sock factory, fostering creativity.
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Experience making a SOUKI TREE from sock scraps and paper tubes made from thread [S.Labo] (Koryocho, Nara)

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Duration:30 min(s)
Free cancellation 1 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site
  • This is a workshop that even preschool children can enjoy at a sock factory, a local industry in Nara Prefecture.
  • Make your own original tree by wrapping scraps of rings produced during the sock manufacturing process around a paper tube of yarn and decorating it with sequins and other items.
  • This is a creative experience where you upcycle items that you would normally throw away and incorporate them into your daily life.
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Product Info

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We upcycled the scraps of paper tubes (cone-like supports for thread) and woven rings made from lots of yarn that are produced during the sock manufacturing process!
Decorate it with sequin thread, lace and ribbons to create your own original tree.
This is a hands-on experience that will help you think about upcycling and incorporate it into your daily life. How about doing some independent research during your summer vacation?

What You Can Expect

Duration: 30 minute(s)

1 Day

  • [Experience process] Wrap the sock scraps around a cone-shaped paper tube of thread → Wrap decorative thread and lace around it → Attach a lantern to the top → Finished
    Overhead view of a child's hands engaged in the SOUKI TREE crafting experience in Nara, carefully winding colorful sock scraps onto a yarn spool, with materials laid out.

Purchase Notice

・Children of preschool age and above are welcome to participate. (As scissors may be used, children of elementary school age and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
・You cannot specify the color of the ring.
・The production time is expected to be approximately 30 minutes.
Materials and tools will be provided by our store.
・We only have parking space for 3 cars. Therefore, if you have multiple people traveling by car, we ask that you carpool.

Includes/Excludes

  • Consumption tax
  • Experience fee
  • Material cost
  • tool
  • Transportation costs
  • Other costs not listed

Reminders

  • Please be sure to follow the instructions of staff on the day. If you do not follow the instructions and engage in dangerous behavior, the experience will be immediately terminated. Please note that we cannot provide refunds in such cases.

  • Please do not touch the sock knitting machines or yarn without permission.

  • You may take photos and videos in the store and during the experience.

  • Taking photos of the factory without permission is prohibited.

  • Eating or drinking is prohibited inside the store.

  • This shop is located inside the factory. Entering the warehouse, office, and factory without permission is prohibited.

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present the e-voucher on-site

Experience Location

Location Name: Socks Fun Laboratory S.Labo

Address: 6-5, Hikiso, Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara Prefecture, 635-0824
How to Get There
From Kintetsu Yamatotakada Station, take Nara Kotsu Bus 13 Taketori Park Eastbound, get off at [Hikiso], 1 minute walk Bicycle and car parking available.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

FAQ

1. What creative items can be made from sock scraps during the SOUKI TREE experience?

During the SOUKI TREE experience, participants craft unique decorative trees. You'll use colorful ring-shaped sock scraps, which are byproducts of the sock manufacturing process, and wrap them around a sturdy paper tube made from yarn. The final creation is a personalized, three-dimensional art piece perfect for display.

2. What decoration techniques are used to personalize a SOUKI TREE at the S.Labo workshop?

To personalize your SOUKI TREE, you'll primarily use sequins and other embellishments. After wrapping the sock scraps around the yarn paper tube to form the tree's base, you can add these decorative elements to express your unique style, making each SOUKI TREE a truly original creation.

3. How does the SOUKI TREE workshop at S.Labo promote upcycling discarded materials?

The SOUKI TREE workshop at S.Labo is centered around the concept of upcycling. It transforms materials that would normally be discarded, such as colorful sock material scraps and paper tubes from yarn, into a new, beautiful, and functional item. This creative process gives new life to manufacturing waste, integrating sustainability into a fun craft.

4. What types of sock scraps and materials are provided for creating a SOUKI TREE?

For the SOUKI TREE experience, you are provided with scraps of ring-shaped sock material, which are generated during the sock manufacturing process at the factory. These colorful fabric rings are used as the primary building material. Additionally, paper tubes made from yarn serve as the core structure for your SOUKI TREE, along with various decorative items like sequins.

5. Is the SOUKI TREE craft workshop suitable for young children or families?

Yes, the SOUKI TREE craft workshop is designed to be enjoyable for a wide range of participants, including preschool children and families. It's a hands-on activity that allows even younger participants to engage in the creative process of wrapping and decorating, making it a perfect family-friendly experience.

6. Where is the SOUKI TREE experience located and what kind of venue is it?

The SOUKI TREE experience is held at a sock factory located in Koryo-cho, Nara Prefecture. This unique setting allows participants to engage with a local industry's materials and processes firsthand, providing an authentic and immersive craft workshop environment.

7. What is the overall process of creating a SOUKI TREE during the workshop?

The creation process for a SOUKI TREE involves first selecting your desired sock material scraps and a yarn paper tube. You then carefully wrap these colorful fabric rings around the paper tube to form the tree's shape. Once the structure is complete, you can then embellish your tree with sequins and other decorative items to add personal touches.

8. How does the SOUKI TREE experience embody the concept of creative upcycling?

The SOUKI TREE experience uniquely embodies creative upcycling by utilizing materials that are typically considered waste from a sock factory – specifically, sock material scraps and yarn paper tubes. Participants transform these discards into an original, aesthetically pleasing SOUKI TREE, showcasing how everyday items can be reimagined and incorporated into daily life through artistic transformation.

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