Ten Hirokawa workshops and studios will come together to show the beauty and appeal of Kurume kasuri, made with traditional techniques handed down from Edo to the present Reiwa era. If you’re interested in learning about this traditional fabric, then don’t miss this event! Kurume kasuri textiles and products will be on sale at reduced prices, so grab this chance to buy your own Kurume kasuri. Join various workshops on indigo dyeing and more, try on Kurume kasuri kimono, and watch a fashion show (Sep. 7) featuring Kurume kasuri clothing. You can also jump on a free shuttle bus, which will be leaving the main venue every 30 minutes, and take a look around some of the participating studios!
Learn more about Kurume kasuri in these previous reports on Fukuoka Now:
Introducing Kurume Kasuri (Dec. 2017)
Kurume Kasuri Tour Report (Feb. 2018)
21st Kurume Kasuri Ai, Ai, Deai Festival Report (Mar. 2018)
• 9/7 (Sat.), 9/8 (Sun.) *postponed to 9/14 (Sat.), 9/15 (Sun.) in case of inclement weather
• 9:00~17:00
• Free entry (*Kurume kasuri kimono rental for men and women ¥500, limit 30 persons)
• Main venue: Hirokawa Industry Exhibition Hall
• 1164-6 Hiyoshi, Hirokawa-machi, Yame City, Fukuoka
• 0943-32-5555 (Hirokawa Tourism Association)
• http://www.hirokankou.org/info/kasurimatsuri2019/
Photos below are of the Kurume Kasuri Ai, Ai, Deai Festival event from previous years.
Traditional and contemporary clothing made from Kurume kasuri
Various products made from Kurume kasuri
Indigo dyeing workshop
