Gold-Leaf Kimono Artisan Experience - Nob Miyake Atelier
Step into the private atelier of a master kimono artisan whose work has been exhibited at the Louvre, then try his gold-leaf technique yourself.
Visit the private Ukyo Ward workshop of Nob Miyake, a certified traditional craftsman and one of the only artisans in Japan who handles every stage of kimono-making - dyeing, design, and gold-leaf decoration (kinsai) - entirely within his own studio. See the process up close in his newly built gallery, alongside pieces made for international film collaborations, then try the gold-leaf technique yourself. Choose from three courses, each held on fixed days of the week - see the Itinerary tab for details.
Inclusions
- English-speaking guide
- Workshop and gallery admission (taxes included)
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to and from the workshop
- Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
- Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final.
There are three courses for this workshop tour and gold-leaf craft experience, each held on fixed days and times. Please choose a course and confirm the date and time before booking. (Note: only one course and one date/time can be selected per booking.)
- A. "Workshop Tour" (¥11,000) - Every Wednesday & Friday, 1:00-2:00 PMA 1-hour course where you'll see actual finished pieces, the workshop itself, and the kimono-making process.
- B. "Workshop Tour + Gold-Leaf Craft Experience" (¥27,500) - Every Monday & Thursday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMA 2-hour course that includes everything in the Workshop Tour, plus creating your own postcard-sized artwork using gold powder and other materials to take home.
- C. "Workshop Tour + Artisan Experience" (¥44,000) - Every Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00-6:00 PM, and every Saturday, 1:00-3:00 PMA 2-hour course that includes everything in the Workshop Tour, plus hands-on experience dyeing 100% silk kimono fabric, applying traditional komon stencil patterns, and adding gold leaf - taking you through the process from initial preparation to finishing.
NOB MIYAKE Workshop
5-49 Uzumasa Matsumotocho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto 616-8116, Japan
Japanese address (for taxis): 〒616-8116 京都府京都市右京区太秦松本町5-49
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