Textile Society of America study tour fibers of Japan
10 May '07
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•End the tour in time for the International Conference on Kumihimo, in Kyoto. Conference fee extra for interested tour members. •Invitation to the reception for the International Conference on Kumihimo on Nov. 11.
We have specifically planned this itinerary to focus on the fibers of Japan and include memorable cultural activities to enrich your Japanese experience including: •Culinary adventures including fat noodle pot, Buddhist vegetarian food, mushroom feast, beef shabu-shabu, etc. often with a guest from the community. •Sightseeing of modern and ancient architecture and gardens Specialty shops for mill ends and textile supplies and a monthly flea market (weather permitting) on the grounds of a shrine •Visit to a university with textile programs •Field trip to a government textile research institute and regional ethnographical archives •Japanese hot bath.