Itinerary

Meet at Matsusaka Cotton Center.
Learn how to use a traditional wooden loom. Then, weave a length of Matsusaka cotton fabric for the remaining time.
Take your hand-woven Matsusaka cotton home with you as a souvenir.

Highlights

The looms are operated manually and with foot pedals. Small imperfections that come with making cloth by hand are part of its beauty.
Weaving has been an important industry in this region for hundreds of years. Women in Matsusaka used to craft Matsusaka cotton in the wintertime to sell. It's said the rhythm of weaving is quite meditative.
You may find you forget about your troubles as you focus on weaving!

Price/ person	1,300 yen (tax incl.) per person
Time	1 hour (including instructions)
Meeting place	Matsusaka Cotton Center
Address & Map	2176 Honmachi, Matsusaka, Mie
Required participants	1-4 people
Available days	Everyday except Tuesday
Included in price	Instructions and materials are included in price. (No English guide is accompanied.)
Please note	Participants must be able to sit in the loom chair. People who are pregnant or under the influence of alcohol may not participate.
Tour hosted by	Matsusaka Cotton Center
Web site	http://matsusakamomen.com/

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