Kihachijo weaving experience

Hachijo Town, Tokyo

The Kihachijo weaving experience is a popular program that allows you to experience firsthand the charm of Kihachijo, a traditional craft handed down on Hachijo Island in Tokyo.

Kihachijo is characterized by the fact that the threads are dyed in vibrant yellows, browns, and blacks using plants that grow on the island, and then woven into beautiful fabrics by hand.

In the hand weaving experience, you will actually use a loom to create a small rug. It is a valuable opportunity to experience the depth of traditional techniques while experiencing the tension of the threads and the rhythm of the weaving.

In the plant dyeing experience, you can experience the dyeing technique, which is still done by hand in the same way as in the past, and create your own original design handkerchiefs and scarves.

The completed work can be taken home as a memento of your trip, making it a popular special experience that allows you to experience the culture of Hachijojima.

Hachijo Folk Crafts Yamashita (external link)