Hakata Ori Factory Tour and Table Center Making

Behind the Scenes Workshop Tour: Enter the factory, see the machines, and learn about the processes up close, an exclusive experience for tour guests only. Learn About Hakata ori from the Artisan Himself: Kazuyuki Kuroki, third generation head of Kuroki Orimono, and his wife, Shigeko, teach visitors about Hakata ori. Finish a Table Centerpiece: Learn how to tie and trim the ends of a woven Hakata ori piece to create a small centerpiece. A Valuable Keepsake: Take home the finished centerpiece as a wonderful souvenir of the visit.