Experience Japanese textile culture firsthand
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Sashiko Lab
In Kyoto visit Sashiko.lab by Kazue Yoshikawa.
Kazue has Sashiko classes and a small store selling threads, hand dyed threads, fabric and needles. Kazue also runs craft tours taking you to specific stores selling sashiko and sewing notions.
Kazue has lived in New Zealand and speaks perfect English and is happy to interpret at stores for you.
If there is something you’re specifically looking for please let Kazue know in advance and she will research it for you.
I have taken her Sashiko class and craft tour and had specific goods I wanted to find in Kyoto and was able to find through Kazue’s help. The classes book out in advance so please don’t leave till the last minute.
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