{"title":"Raising Silkworms to Produce Silk (Basic)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"okaikosan","title":"5\/29, 6\/5, 7\/3 3-Part Workshop: Learn About 'Clothing' Starting With Silkworms (Attend Consecutively or Single Sessions)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are many “silk” garments (kimono) and fashion accessories around us. However, it is surprisingly rare to learn how silk is actually made and what the real process is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk is made from the thread spun by silkworms that eat mulberry leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/DSC00397.jpg?v=1736455548\"\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilkworms have been raised by Japanese people since the days of the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, and throughout a long history they have provided us with silk.\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/473b2a433c5c5d05e6144006e464e457_885e03a8-41f7-4d1d-8007-5296fd932c87.jpg?v=1772080078\"\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk has actually been a very familiar fiber in Japan, but today domestic sericulture farms are on the verge of disappearing. We hear that sericulture was once carried out in Itoshiro as well, and that cloth and wad of silk floss were made for self-sufficient use from waste cocoons and the like, but now only the mulberry trees remain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will host a series of workshops to deepen our understanding of silk, one of the main fibers we wear, and to make things using cocoons we have actually raised ourselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/a933f65de044bf7107bdc82c0114899e.jpg?v=1736455600\"\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚫︎1st session: “About sericulture and how to raise silkworms”\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 5\/29 (Fri)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime: Meet at 13:30  End at 16:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetails: While watching videos, we will explain in detail the changes that silkworms go through. In addition, we will ask Ms. Misako Nakamura, who raises wild silkworms,\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\/\u003eto show us the rearing situation online and teach us about the differences between domestic silkworms and wild silkworms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach participant will take home around 10 small silkworms and raise them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you take silkworms home, please make sure there are mulberry leaves available around your home. If you cannot get any leaves, we will raise the silkworms for you instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to bring: A candy box or similar container for taking silkworms home (a box at least 15 cm square with a lid; a breathable material such as paper is better than plastic)\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipation fee: 10,000 yen (for a single session)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnline instructor:\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMs. Misako Nakamura\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/8ca8777e0e808214a5fa04f011284a54.png?v=1736456223\"\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003eShe carries out sericulture at home. She also works as an artist, making kimono and other pieces by reeling thread on a hand reel. Her work spans a wide range of crafts, from garment tailoring to knitting, spinning, and indigo and plant-based dyeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚫︎2nd session\u003cbr\/\u003e“\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\/\u003eVisit to a multi-silkworm-rearing sericulture hut and a lecture on Gujo tsumugi”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6\/5 (Fri) Meet at 13:00  End at 17:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeeting place: Around the Gifu Prefecture Gujo General Government Building (details will be given directly to participants)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisiting sites: Sericulture hut, Tanizawa (kimono shop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eParticipation fee: 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,500 yen (single session)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor:\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMs. Yuri Kato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/016efa1b8b80698cdd53416c3c8cb5bc.jpg?v=1736680178\"\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003eShe took over sericulture in Gujo Hachiman in 2018. In addition to shipping cocoons to the Gifu Prefecture Silk Association, she also uses them for craftwork such as weaving and cocoon crafts. Through sericulture, she connects people with one another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚫︎3rd session\u003cbr\/\u003e“Reeling raw silk from silkworms (hand reeling) and making wad of silk floss”\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate and time: 7\/3 (Fri) Meet at 12:30  End at 16:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will make square silk floss from the silkworms we have raised. The square silk floss can be placed inside a sleeveless garment during the workshop, or used at home to keep warm. In addition, we will reel thread using a method called hand reeling.\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* The thread will be used for a thread mandala, but those who do not participate in the optional class may take it home as thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\/\u003eInstructor: Ms. Misako Nakamura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipation fee: 10,000 yen (for a single session)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/88e86b7c41fafe6a25ddf2e3e929998a_4ca2259b-1f92-4881-923e-d5c60d08ffce.jpg?v=1772080375\"\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/ed7915bdfac9991d812bcd99b8da401f_8b3f6f88-75b1-48c0-8600-c9b1462c767d.jpg?v=1772080509\"\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/49e95be605004ab78c76633d618a4bf3_ce758f8b-85b3-4fde-86c2-ea22a25d8ce1.jpg?v=1772080500\"\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou may participate in these three workshops either as a series or individually. The participation fee is discounted for those who join the full series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e◼️Participation fee for the full series (3 classes)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e22,000 yen\u003cbr\/\u003e* Lunch for the 3rd session included.\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\/\u003e[Optional class * separate date \/ separate fee]\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Thread Mandala Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/DSC00877-768x510-2.jpg?v=1736456354\"\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 7\/25 (Sat)\u003cbr\/\u003eTime: Meet at 11:00  End at 15:00\u003cbr\/\u003eVenue: Itoshiro Yohinten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing the thread reeled in June, we will create thread mandala works. We will hammer nails into a board and wrap the thread around them. This is a work inspired by Steiner's prime number principles. Reservations open on April 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/itokakemandara\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px auto; max-width: 340px; border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; color: #1c1b1b; font-size: 14px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eThread Mandala WS details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2. Sleeveless garment with wad of silk floss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking (2 nights, 3 days)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1060851_a4a895b3-6d5e-44c5-8c41-81aae12e92a8.jpg?v=1736456470\"\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate and time: 11\/7 (Sat) 13:30 Meet  -11\/9 (Mon) 13:20 End\u003cbr\/\u003eVenue: Itoshiro Yohinten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will make a sleeveless garment stuffed with wad of silk floss. You can make it either by machine sewing or hand sewing. This is a popular program that lets you enjoy Itoshiro itself over 2 nights and 3 days. Applications will be accepted from August 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/products\/sodenashiws\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px auto; max-width: 340px; border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; color: #1c1b1b; font-size: 14px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eSleeveless WS details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e◼️Cancellation policy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCancellations from after application until 1 week before the event date: 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCancellations from 6 days to 3 days before the event date: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCancellations after that: Full amount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"石徹白洋品店","offers":[{"title":"Continuous participation","offer_id":50731143758124,"sku":null,"price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"One-time participation (May 29 Silkworm Talk)","offer_id":50731143790892,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Single Session Participation (June 5th Gujo Hachiman Silk Farm Visit)","offer_id":50731143823660,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"One-Time Participation (July 3: Seat Weaving \u0026 Raw Cotton Making)","offer_id":50731143856428,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/DSC00585-768x510-2.jpg?v=1747663806"}],"url":"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/en\/collections\/raise-silkworms-and-get-silk.oembed","provider":"石徹白洋品店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}