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[Shiga] Velvet Weavers’ Workshop Backstage Tour in Nagahama, Shiga
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6,600 JPY

Overview
  • Learn about a traditional Japanese craft from a sixth-generation master weaver | Meet the locals (up to 96 years old!) preserving the heritage of Nagahama | Take an insider’s tour of a wana velvet workshop established in 1919 | Take home a beautiful face mask of wana velvet after the tour | Try your hand at part of the weaving process for yourself
What to expect

'- The workshop is not wheelchair accessible - COVID-19 prevention measures are in place, including disinfection of equipment and facilities, hand washing, and mask-wearing requirements for guides and participants - Participants must be aged 15 or older - Please do not touch anything in the workshop without permission

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