Hakata ori (woven textile) is a local folk craft with 770 years of tradition. It has been popular for centuries for use in kimono and obi as a silk textile due to its tensility and thickness of the fabric. At this annual event, new pieces of Hakata ori are displayed inside Jotenji Temple – the birthplace of Hakata ori. The location itself is a reason for visiting – the inside of Jotenji is not usually open to the public. Peruse the pieces on display and vote for your favorite Hakata ori. Enjoy the autumn foliage, and optional outdoor tea ceremony (fee req.) in the Japanese karesansui (rock) garden. Don’t miss the performance of Hakata geisha on Nov. 11 (13:30 and 14:15).
• 11/10 (Fri.) ~ 11/12 (Sun.)
• 10:00~17:00 (Fri. ~ Sat.), 10:00~15:00 (Sun.)
• Jotenji Temple
• 1-29-9 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku
• Free
• 092-472-0761 (Hakata Textile Manufacturer Association)
• http://hakata-akihaku.com/event/2198
