Craft an Intricate Bonsai Figure (Okahan Co)
Since opening in 1922, Okahan has continued crafting artificial flowers for decorative use with dolls of seasonal festivals.
After learning about the cultural background and symbolic meaning of various flowers and trees in Japan, you start making a miniature tabletop sized Bonsai-style arrangement.
Details
- Age RestrictionsAges restricted (see policies)
- Verification & AccuracyPublicly listed
Group size
- Small groups
- Solo-friendly
Languages available
- 日本語 / Japanese
- English
More Details
This plan at Okahan Co., Ltd. in Midori-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture will let you try making a miniature tabletop Bonsai-style arrangement. Since opening in 1922, they have continued crafting artificial flowers for decorative use with dolls of seasonal festivals, which are displayed to pray for children’s health and safety. These Japanese dolls take center stage in each display, and it is the artisan’s skill, dedication, and passion that bring to life the artificial flowers make them so beautiful. You can get in touch with the skills of artisans who continue to create beauty in Japanese culture today. After learning about the cultural background and symbolic meaning of various flowers and trees in Japan, you start making a miniature tabletop sized Bonsai-style arrangement. You’ll experience the exceptional skills and the spirit of the artisans who devote their time and attention to meticulously crafting the artificial flowers that play a supporting role in the tradition of Japanese dolls. The experience starts with a tour of the workshop where we follow the process of how ordinary fabric and thread are transformed into the shape of flowers. The soft curve of the fabric petals make them look like they were just picked, and the vivid appearance of the artificial flowers gives them a fresh vitality. For the workshop part of the experience, you’ll create a "Bonsai Kobachi," a miniature artificial pine tree in a little pot.
Experience Type
- Bonsai & Ikebana
- Dolls & Figures
Durations available
- 1-3 hours
Additional Terms and Limitations
Pay much attention to your clothes, hands and body not to get burn due to the use of a soldering iron with high temperature. Also, you use some tools such as prick punches and scissors, etc., it may cause cuts or stab wounds. Booking in advance is cut off: 1 week, 3 days A minimum number of participants : 1 person Adult (aged 18 and up)
Seller's Cancellation/Refund Policy
Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final.
Nearby transportation
23 min walk from Urawa Station 1 min walk from Daitakubo bus stop
Location
Original Listing
Craft an Intricate Bonsai Figure (Okahan Co)
Craft an Intricate Bonsai Figure (Okahan Co)
¥9,000
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- CityMidori
- PrefectureSaitama