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Traditional Japanese craft (Edo woodblock printing and the origin of Edo sarasa, stamp dyeing)

Genre:
  • Japanese Traditional Art ,
  • Workshop

Experience the traditions and techniques left behind by Edo period craftsmen

Come experience traditional culture at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation room, from which the whole cityscape can be seen. Learn techniques that date back to the Edo period: Edo woodblock printing and stamp dyeing.
You can make your own bookmark at the Edo woodblock printing workshop, or an original coaster at the stamp dyeing workshop. Moreover, at the end of the program, you can take your work home as a souvenir.

Participation

Advance application not required

Admission

Free of charge

Contact

Tokyo Tradition Office, Arts Council Tokyo  
TEL: 03-5428-3655(10:00-18:00)
E-mail: info@tokyo-tradition.jp

Venues

Tokyo Metropolitan Government No.1 Building 45th Floor South Observatory East side (8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome,Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo 163-8001)

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Credit

Organized by
Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Supported by and in cooperation with
Tokyo Metropolitan Government