Wood and Lacquer Crafts from Harima Province

Shosha Art and Craft Museum

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Former Harima Province (in present day Hyogo Prefecture, with the capital at Himeji), is renowned for its high quality crafts, which thrived during the latter half of the Edo Period in particular when Himeji came under the rule of a tea ceremony master. This exhibition introduces 40 pieces of wood and lacquer crafts by living artists who continue these traditions today.

[Kintsugi Workshop]
Experience the traditional art of repairing ceramics using gold and lacquer.
Date and Times: June 22 (Sat) Class 1: 10:00-11:00, Class 2: 13:00-14:00
Admission: ¥1000
Reservation required. Please refer to the website for details.

[Maki-e Workshop]
Try you hand at decorating lacquer plates using gold powder.
Date and Times: June 23 (Sun) Class 1: 10:00-11:00, Class 2: 13:00-14:00
Admission: ¥1000
Reservation required. Please refer to the website for details.

[Chopstick Making Workshop]
Create your own pair of chopsticks from sandalwood.
Date and Times: June 23 (Sun) Class 1: 10:00-11:00, Class 2: 11:00-12:00 Class 3: 13:00-14:00 Class 4: 14:00-15:00 Class: 15:00-16:00
Admission: ¥700
Reservation required. Please refer to the website for details.