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We have reference rooms, dioramas, and videos available for all visitors including children to learn about Nishijin textile and our silkworms.

Diorama Exhibition (1F)

Ever wonder about the life a silkworm? We will tell and show you the process from worm to cocoon as well as how the silk is extracted with vidoes as well as dioramas. This program is designed to be enjoyable for all ages.

Counterbores (2F)

Here you willl be able to observe how silkworms eat and how they produce threads. The demonstration of “Zakuri” will most definitely be an interesting experience.
(Silk worm breeding is suspended in order to prevent the coronavirus infection)

Craftsmen demonstration (2F)

Demonstration by skilled craftsmen. You will watch the “Nishiki Weft Demonstration”, where an old-fashioned jacquard hand machine is used with crest paper to raise and lower the warp threads.

An Introduction to the Production Process (1F)

  1. Planning of fabric patterns
  2. Preperation of original materials
  3. Loom machine preperation
  4. The weaving process
  5. Final touches

These 5 processes account for more than 20 different tasks. The pictures on display will explain in further detail.

The History Room (3F)

Here you can find exhibitions of historical artifacts such as clothing as well as fabrics that reveal the history of Nishijin textile. We also have historical cultural properties such as the wooden Jacquard machine along with the necessary documents required for purchasing a loom during the Meiji period.