Nagoya Kuro Montsuki Dyeing Workshop with Family Crest Design

English

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1hr 15min Duration

Wazamon Chaya

Learn the art of Kuro Montsuki dyeing directly from a skilled Nagoya artisan
Discover the history of Japan’s formal black kimono and its cultural significance
Choose and imprint your favorite kamon (family crest) onto a hand-dyed tenugui (traditional cotton towel)
Create a one-of-a-kind souvenir to use as fashion, décor, or a keepsake
Combine hands-on craft with cultural exploration in the historic Japan Culture Village
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What to expect

Discover Nagoya’s traditional craftsmanship with a hands-on Kuro Montsuki dyeing workshop, a technique perfected over 400 years for formal black kimono. Learn how artisans create the deep black fabric and imprint white family crests, symbols of heritage in Japan.

Guided by a craftsman, you’ll choose a kamon (family crest) and apply it to a black tenugui scarf, creating a one-of-a-kind souvenir. Versatile and meaningful, your tenugui can be used as an accessory, handkerchief, or wall hanging.

The workshop takes place at Japan Culture Village, where historic shrines and shops meet modern cafés and eateries — a lively district blending tradition and today.