The only museum in Japan that specializes in shibori
Valuable tools and video materials are displayed
Masterpieces created
with shibori
Exhibits are changed several times a year
Explanations by specialized staff
You can touch fabrics, tools, etc.
and learn about shibori from various perspectives
Current special exhibition
Shibori Hokusai's two major works
March 30, 2023 - Aug 30
6.5m wide and 3m high
Hokusai "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" "Red Fuji"
Completed by Kyoto shibori craftsmen
on Tango chirimen silk fabric.
The 56-step shibori dyeing process is a must-see.
[extra exhibition]
Shibori framed pictures
"Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji"
46 works exhibited
[Closed days during the exhibition period]
August 13-16
Explanations by specialized staff
Specialized staff will explain shibori in an easy-to-understand way so that even those who do not know shibori at all can enjoy the works.
If you understand how the work was completed, you can enjoy seeing the work more.
Valuable tools and
video
You can watch a video of the shibori production process. Also on display are tools that were used in the past and tools that are currently in use. There are also exhibits that you can actually touch.
Past special exhibition
