Private Katazome (Japanese Stencil Painting) Workshop: Make Your Own Furoshiki!

Join us inside our studio and make your very own furoshiki using a traditional stencil painting technique.

What is Katazome?
Katazome is a traditional Japanese stencil painting technique that involves carving a design onto paper to create a katagami stencil,then using the stencil to apply dye through the cut-out areas to create a pattern. It is traditionally used to dye kimonos and other textiles.It is quite known for being an art technique that allows for versatility and a great amount of artistic expression.

What is Furoshiki?
It refers to traditional Japanese wrapping cloths. The name is a compound word derived from furo, meaning ‘bath’, and shiki, meaning ‘to spread out’. These cloths became widely used during the Edo period (1603-1868), particularly for carrying clothes to and from bathhouses. During this period, people would often lay them out when changing clothes inside the bathhouse, which is where the name comes from.

Workshop Overview: Steps
① Design your furoshiki by picking your favorite stencils from the artist’s collection. They are all themed around Japanese culture, and we will be more than happy to explain to you what each one is!
② Make your design a reality by applying dye onto the furoshiki using the stencils that you selected! 
③ The artist will then finish your work by ironing it out. Then your very own furoshiki will be ready to be taken home!

Meet the Artist: Saki Kitamura