It looks like the “Saori Festa” will be held in the Multipurpose Hall on the 1st floor of Kiguchi Memorial Hall in Kurekawa-cho from Thursday, October 8 to Saturday, October 10. This year’s theme is apparently Halloween 🎃
Quoted from Tamemap Ashiya
Saori Festa
When is it?
Thursday, October 8–Saturday, October 10
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (until 3:00 p.m. on the final day)
Where is it?
Kiguchi Memorial Hall, 1st Floor Multipurpose Hall
Here’s the location on the map ↓
The address is 14-10 Kurekawa-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
What will be happening?
“Saori weaving” is a form of free-form handweaving that isn’t bound by uniformity or rules. Even imperfections and uneven weaving are embraced as part of each piece’s individuality and expression.
- Saori woven goods for sale 🧶
- Live Saori weaving demonstrations by facility users 👀
- Saori weaving experience…Try weaving for yourself 🎨
- Flea market for everyday goods 🛍️
The venue will also be decked out in Halloween-themed decorations 👻
How much does it cost?
Admission is free
Who can participate?
Everyone is welcome!
How to apply
No advance registration is required. For inquiries, contact Lilac, a Type B Continuous Employment Support facility, at 0797-32-0441.
Lastly
It sounds like you can not only buy and admire Saori weaving, but also try weaving something yourself—which has definitely caught our interest. With Halloween decorations and a flea market too, it could be fun to casually stop by sometime during the three-day event.
■■■We’re looking for local tips!■■■
ぶっちゃけ「さをり織り」って知ってた？
