Quilters Companion - AU (2019-11)













This textile and stitching tour to Japan focuses on sashiko, kogin, chiku-chiku, and indigo

dyeing with visits to many textile related towns and establishments along the way.

x Explore and learn all about kogin-zashi

x We learn traditional sashiko techniquesfrom a very talented group of

inspirational teachers

x Enjoy a class with a well-known Japanese teacher and learn Chiku Chiku style

of Stitching

x Workshop for shibori dyeing

x Visit a traditional Japanese town, discover beautiful old fabrics and samples of

sashiko and boro

x Visit the famous needle shop, Nomura Tailor for fabric shopping and wonder

around the aromatic Nishiki Market in Kyoto

x Visit an indigo dyers shop and the original Blue and White shop

Tour dates: 18 May – 01 June, 2020

Price per person: $7,995 twin share / $920 single supplement

*Tour price is Land Only, tour starts and finishes in Tokyo

Your tour leader Jane MacDonald has been interested in Japanese textiles and crafts for

over twenty years, developing a specialty in the craft of sashiko stitching and design. Initially

drawn to the quality and detail in the workmanship of Japanese textiles, Jane now teaches

sashiko extensively throughout Australia and internationally.

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Jaapan Teextile & Stitching Tour