Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Nishijin Brocade
An exhibition showcasing the Nishijin brocade style of gold-thread weaving, a textile art with a history of more than 1,200 years. Displays include Rimpa-style textiles, dolls with brocade clothing, and...More »
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Kyoto Scroll Mountings – The Creation of a Rich Life
Originating in Kyoto, hanging scroll mountings were traditionally used to display paintings and calligraphy with artistic and religious significance. This exhibition offers a look at how these mountings...More »
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The Kyo-Ningyo Dolls Collection 60th Anniversary Exhibition
An exhibition delicate and refined Kyoto-style Kyo-Ningyo dolls marks the 60th anniversary of the Kyo-ningyo Commerce and Industry Cooperative. Dating back to the Heian era, these cherished dolls said...More »
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Living with Rimpa
An exhibition celebrating traditional crafts, featuring obi and small accessories.More »
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Kyoto Woodworking Exhibition
Introducing one of the traditional craftsmanship of Kyoto - woodworking, and its rich history that involves specialized skills and tools, through household furnishings and utensils for tea.More »
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Bring Home Kyoto
An exhibition on Kyoto.More »
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Kyo-yuzen Dyeing Exhibition
An exhibition of textile works from the Kyo-yuzen Dyeing professional training course.More »
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Kyouka no Koshibori - Experience the Technique
An exhibition and demonstration of “Shibori Zome” tie-dyeing works.More »
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Masterpieces of Kyo-yaki/Kiyomizu-yaki
Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki are the general terms used for all ceramics made in Kyoto. The ceramic industry in Kyoto began in the 5th century, and developed during the Azuchi-Momoyama Period (1573-1603),...More »
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Gorgeous Colors
Exhibiting dyed works of art with demonstrations of how they are made. More »
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17th Kansai Senshoku (Contemporary Weaving and Dyeing) + 5th Open Call Exhibition
An exhibition focused on Senshoku, Japanese contemporary weaving and dyeing.More »
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Kyo-zogan (Kyoto-style Inlay) Exhibition
Kyo-zogan( Kyoto-style inlay) works created by traditional technique will be on display and for sale. Visitors also will be able to observe an artisans’ demonstration and experience inlaying themselves....More »
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Nijiirokai 9th Exhibition
An exhibition of dyed works by members of Nijiirokai.More »
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Nishijin Kinran Exhibition - Tools and Techniques
Nishijin-ori woven textiles are widely used in the production of kimono and obi sashes. The weaving industry in Kyoto originated between the 5th and 6th centuries. The name Nishijin came from the Nishijin...More »
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The Beauty of Japanese Coiffure
For this exhibition, dolls that portray the beauty of Japanese coiffure have been chosen from Kyoto City’s collection. Traditional handicraft items used to maintain Japanese coiffure, such as ornamental...More »
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Kyoto Lacquer Exhibition - The Microcosom of Japan
Lacquer ware is one of the most defining crafts of Japan and this legacy is celebrated here in an exhibition which combines traditional craft techniques of Kyoto with new designs.More »
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17 Traditional Crafts
Handmade traditional crafts possess a warmth that cannot be replicated with machine production. It has been 40 years since the establishment of the “Law for the Promotion of Traditional Crafts Industries”,...More »
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Kyoto Woodcraft— The Warmth of Wood in Our Daily Lives
Displaying an array of Kyoto woodcraft created with outstanding skill that makes full effect of the beauty of the tree bark and the quality of the timber. From furniture to tea sets to handicrafts, these...More »
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Fushimi Dolls - Searching for the Origins of Clay Dolls
Fushimi dolls, originally made using the soil surrounding Fushimi Inari Shrine in South Kyoto, are presumed the oldest clay dolls in Japan, dating back to the time of the 11th Emperor Suinin. Today, Fushimi...More »
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Exhibition of Ceramic Collections “The Beauty of Inlay Designs”
Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industry and Culture has been training Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki potters in Kyoto since 1899, introducing them to both Japanese and foreign pottery styles. On display in this...More »