Traditional Craft Kits from Japan
Keep Japanese crafts alive and learn traditions used by craftsmen from various prefectures of Japan.
Kit 01
Ise Katagami - Washi Paper Stencil Printing
Patterned paper stencil kit from Mie pefecture in Japan.
You can try and enjoy carving washi paper and painting with it by hand.
Ise Katagami is the art of creating a patterned stencil using washi paper, by hand cutting with a knife. These stencils can be used to print on fabrics, typically for kimono (traditional dress). It is so symbolic to Japanese culture that it is now a protected cultural activity by the Japanese government.
Kit 02
Benibana - Safflower Natural Dyeing
Safflower dyeing kit from Yamagata prefecture in Japan.
You can try and enjoy Shibori dyeing method（tie-dye）with this kit .
The red pigment（benimochi） from safflower is still made as they were in the past, keeping the tradition alive in Yamagata.
