WASHI Papermaking Experience
Colored Paper Plan
This is a plan to handcraft four postcards from traditional Japanese paper (washi) and attach colored washi, known as 'rakusui' paper.
¥6,600- / 1 person
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Make it a memory of your Asakusa visit.
You can easily try your hand at making washi paper.
The workshop is filled with lively laughter, and many people are captivated by the beauty of their finished WASHI.
*Workshops are in English or Japanese.
*You can take the Japanese paper you made with you right away.
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What is "Washi"?
Tosa Washi, with over a thousand years of history, is one of the three most famous types of Japanese paper. Despite its very thin and soft texture, it is also remarkably durable, widely used in the restoration of important cultural properties. Known for its beautiful dyeing techniques, Tosa Washi comes in a wide variety of colors, thicknesses, and manufacturing methods, making it a prominent traditional craft.
Reservation
Please select your desired date and time from the calendar.
Total Duration
40-70 min.
Experience Flow
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- ①Briefing
- After changing into samue workwear, our staff will explain today’s process.
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- ②Video Session
- Watch a short film to learn about the history of washi and its production method.
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- ③Sheet Forming
- Create four washi postcards yourself—our staff will guide you through the papermaking step.
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- ④Apply Colored Washi
- Choose your favorites from dozens of colorful "Rakusuishi." and attach them to your sheets.
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- ⑤Press & Dry
- First, dehydrate the sheets under strong pressure (pressing), then place them on a drying heater to evaporate moisture (drying).
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- ⑥Finish
- When the washi is completely dry, your postcards are ready. You can take them home the same day.
Price
¥6,600- / 1 person
What is "Rakusuishi"?
The colored paper used in this plan is called "Rakusuishi." By sprinkling water on top of washi paper made by craftsmen, a variety of patterns are created. The paper that has been further dyed is the beautiful and delicate Japanese paper "Rakusuishi". Choose your favorite one from among the dozens of types of Rakusuishi that have already been made, and place it on top of the made washi paper.
Choose your date and time from the calendar.
Reservation
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*We may be able to accept reservations for dates that are not available on the calendar, so please feel free to contact us.
location
〒111-0032
1-32-11-2F Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Mon - Fri, 10am - 7pm
*Closed on Saturday, Sundays, Holidays.