Celebrate the New Year by crafting your own beautiful Shimenawa.
2 Sessions / Time slots available
4PM: RSVP Eventbrite Tickets
7PM: RSVP Eventbrite Tickets

Shimenawa are lengths of rice straw rope used for ritual purification in the Shinto religion of Japan and used to define sacred space. It is also often used in the home to welcome the New Year. Shimenawa making class can be one unique experience. Sacred ropes are believed to ward off evil spirits and keep a place pure and holy. During New Years, Japanese make wishes and prayers for luck to the Shimenawa.

In this workshop, participants receive materials and an instructor explains the meaning of each element and how they are used. Participants make their own Shimenawa followed by demonstrations. But, you’re also free to add personal designs to your own creation to make it your one-of-a-kind Shimenawa that you can bring home. Unique experience - what is better than creating this on Tatami mats!

Instructed by Professional Horticulturist & Floral artist EunYoung Sebazco

*The refund policy: Due to a limited number of spots in the workshop and the preparation involved, there are no refunds within 1 days of the event.

*Ages 13-17 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Ages 12 and under are not admitted to this venue. If you have any questions, you can send us an email to hello@kinka.nyc and we'll get back to you.

*This Class will be held at Globus Whashitsu. A special Thank to Globus Family who support this program. A photo from a view of a room with Tatami mats.