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Traditional Bamboo Basket Weaving Experience

4.60· 5 reviews

What to expect

Get hands on as you learn the traditional methods of weaving bamboo baskets. With your choice of three styles, the whole family can join and make unique souvenirs.

Packages (3)

Schedule

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Meet at TAKENOKO
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Basket Weaving
Weave bamboo into a basket. Weave tightly starting from the base. We will teach you in a way that is easy to understand, making this beginner friendly! It takes about 2 hours to make.
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Tour ends at TAKENOKO

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
TAKENOKO
京都府京都市上京区油小路通中立売下る甲斐守町１１０−4

Reviews

4.60

5 reviews

I can't believe I can make it myself!

Posted Date: 2020/02/17

なつこ

I made an shrimp basket. It looked difficult in the photos, but thanks to the kind and careful instruction, I was able to complete it somehow. I never thought I could make it myself, so I'm thrilled. I felt that bamboo is a great material. Thank you very much.エビ籠を作りました。写真では難しそうに見えたのですが、親切に丁寧に教えてくださって何とかできあがりました。まさか自分で作れるとは思ってなかったので感激です。竹って、いい素材だと感じました。ありがとうございました。

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Basket collector

Posted Date: 2017/12/05

Sheri

I have been buying bamboo baskets on my visits to Japan. Making my own basket is my favorite souvenir for this trip to Kyoto. The instructions were easy to follow and the end product was exactly as shown in the picture! The only tricky part was finding the store.

Patient, easy-to-understand instruction

Posted Date: 2019/06/30

American in Kyoto

My sister, an American basket weaver with a great deal of experience in weaving other materials, and I, a long-term resident of Japan with no previous experience, took the course. We were the only two students that day and both had a great time. The young woman who instructed us was friendly and patient with us, taking us one step at a time through the process of making the rather complex but beautiful Shikainami basket. We both ended up with nice-looking baskets. The instructor cheerfully a… My sister, an American basket weaver with a great deal of experience in weaving other materials, and I, a long-term resident of Japan with no previous experience, took the course. We were the only two students that day and both had a great time. The young woman who instructed us was friendly and patient with us, taking us one step at a time through the process of making the rather complex but beautiful Shikainami basket. We both ended up with nice-looking baskets. The instructor cheerfully answered my sister's questions about preparing the bamboo and agreed to prepare 200 strips for my sister to take home with her a week later. All-in-all, a very satisfying experience well worth the price.

Peaceful personalized experience

Posted Date: 2019/09/09

Davin

We entered the weaving store, then the teacher led us back into the garage/workshop.

My wife and I had chosen different products to make. Mine was a bit more difficult (ebikago) while my wife's (yorozukago) was simpler and took 30 minutes less to complete. My wife was pleased with the product

I really loved the workshop, it was cool despite the summer heat and the teacher was nice and patient

Nice experience!

Posted Date: 2019/10/28

Annaïck

This workshop was my first experience in weaving.
I made a Shikainamihana basket and it wasn’t difficult.
The host had a good level in English and was patient in showing and explaining all the steps.
It didn’t even take too long to make ! It took about an hour.
This workshop is fine for beginners and totally ok if you speak English!
I recommend going to the Take No Ko shop for the appointement

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