Exhibition Booth "Clothing" Area（Hall E） | Monozukuri/Takumi no Waza Expo 2023

Organizations and companies that carry on the tradition of Japanese craftsmanship will showcase their artisan skills.

*The contents of the exhibition booth are subject to change. *The photo below is an image.

Sewing machine
- Tokyo Sewing Machine Commerce Cooperative
2. We are actively involved in the sewing industry as a dealer of household and industrial sewing machines. Enjoy a demonstration of maintenance techniques, then experience different kinds of dewing with the support of an experienced craftsperson at the workshop.
  - Try making a pair of slippers using a sewing machine
  - Certified sewing machine maintenance workers demonstrate the procedures of the practical part of the certification test, and the general work of dismantling and repair done to remedy problems in sewing machines.
  - A dismantled sewing machine actually used in the national skills certification test will be on display.
Dressmaking(men's apparel)
- Tokyo Master Tailors Cooperative Association
2. The suit fits the body shape and looks and fits perfectly. This time, Master artisans will demonstrate and exhibit their predominance works. Besides, please come to the men's clothes booth as there are things to be useful for daily life in the experience corner.
  - Try putting a button on a premium quality tailored suit. Children can try using a button to make a toy.
  - Watch a demonstration on how button holes and various parts essential to a tailored suit are made.
  - We will exhibit the manufacturing process of suits and jackets.
Japanese dressmaking／kimono-making
- Zenkoku Wasai Ginoushikai / Tokyo Wasai Ginoushikai
2. Men's tailoring will be demonstrated, and you can see a twelve-layer kimono and wedding kimono up close. Japanese accessory making is also available. Goods related to Japanese dressmaking and Japanese clothes are also available for purchase.
  - Take a photo in a kimono; make a zouri-shaped keychain or a smartphone case using a handkerchief or a kimono-shaped plastic bottle holder; and try kimono sewing
  - Watch a demonstration on commonly used kimono sewing techniques such as for kimono and obi, and also men's tailoring.
  - Kouchigi, uchikake, wedding furisode, tulle uchikake will be on display.
  - Fans, kimono-shaped tissue cases, tenugui towel plastic bottle holders, handkerchief smartphone cases, kimono sewing tools and DVDs will be for sale.
Dressmaking(women's/children's apparel)
- Nihon Dress Association
This organization focuses on improving skills and techniques as well as training the future generation to carry on the tradition of Western-style dressmaking. The booth displays and sells clothes and accessories created by a Western-style dressmaker as well as offers a workshop on making doll clothes.
- Doll Clothes Making or Arm Cover Making
- Demonstrations of cloth roses and lattice smocking will be performed.
- Works by winners of the All Japan Dress Competition and first-class technicians will be displayed on a daily basis.
- Jackets, tunics, skirts, blouses, hats, and other garments and goods made by first-class technicians will be for sale.
- All Nihon Yousai Ginoukyokai Tokyo Branch / Tokyo Dress Making Ginoushikai
We are a group of first-class technicians. Enjoy an exhibition of technicians' work as well as sales of clothes, bags, and accessories, and a drawstring making workshop.
- Make a cute drawstring bag using a sewing machine
- A daily selection of haute couture style goods will be on display.
- Jackets, blouses, skirts, pouches, accessories, and other items will be for sale.
- Japan Fashion Creator Association
The Japan Fashion Creator Association exhibits and sells clothes made by technicians. Various accessories that are fun just to look at will be sold as well. Experiencing making an azuma bukuro (cloth bag) under the guidance of a master , rabbits and bears using hand towels.
- Make a rabbit or bear out of a hand towel, and have fun with an azuma bukuro (cloth sack).
- Works made by technicians will be displayed.
- Gathered skirts, blouses, dresses, checkered blouses, bags, accessories, and other items will be for sale.
Kimono Dressing
- Chuo Kitsuke-shi Skill Development Cooperatives Ginoushikai
2. Japan's only kimono dressing cooperative demonstrates the art of kimono dressing. Japanese and non-Japanese alike are welcome to take this opportunity to observe.
  - Everyone from children to adults can try wearing a yukata (summer kimono) and fastening it with an obi (sash).
  - Watch a demonstration on tying a sash on a bridal dress put on a dress form.
  - Formal Japanese dress for the bride and groom, uchikake, and monpuku (garment with family crest) will be on display.
Flower Decoration
- Flower-Soushoku-Ginoushikai Tokyo
2. Skilled artisans demonstrate flower design and teach simple, authentic flower arrangement in a photogenic booth decorated with flowers.
  - Join an arrangement workshop taught by a pro.
  - Demonstration to convey the joy of making things to children.
  - It is a photo spot created by a florist that brings out a smile.
Precious metals accessories
- Tokyo Kikinzoku Ginoushikai
2. An association of highly skilled jewelry makers who have passed national certification. View one of these techniques at the venue, then experience making straps and rings together with a craftsperson.
  - Try your hand at making your unique piece of jewelry.
  - Watch a demonstration on main techniques including kebori (hairline carving), uchidashi (embossing), zogan (inlay), kirinuki (cutting out) and sukashi (openwork engraving).
  - The history of metalworking techniques and changing fashions will be displayed.
  - Pieces bursting with individuality will be sold.

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Sewing machine

Dressmaking(men's apparel)

Japanese dressmaking／kimono-making

Dressmaking(women's/children's apparel)

Kimono Dressing

Flower Decoration

Precious metals accessories