D-BROS, a brand featuring products made by graphic designers, is celebrating GINZA SIX’s second anniversary by holding a workshop titled “Nihon o Asobou #04 My Daruma” on April 19.
D-BROS began the “Nihon o Asobou” (Play With Japan) workshop project in 2018 as a way to get more people enjoying and in traditional Japanese culture and design. They have people making items that have been passed down the generations in Japan such as children’s toys, charms and folk crafts.
The new workshop will give people the opportunity to create their very own 11cm Takasaki Daruma. This style of daruma originates in Takasaki, Gunma which is the leading producer of daruma dolls in Japan.
If you’re in Tokyo on April 19 and are looking for a spot of Japanese tradition then stop by GINZA SIX and learn how make your own personal daruma doll.
Information
Nihon o Asobou #04 My Daruma
Location: D-BROS GINZA SIX (GINZA SIX Floor 4F, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo)
Running: April 19, 2019 (17:30-18:30 / 19:00-20:00)
Price: ¥3,000 (Tax Included)
No. of Participants: 7 per session (applications will close once all places are taken)
Online Applications: https://db-shop-ws-4.peatix.com/view
Telephone Applications: 03-6263-9958
D-BROS MAGAZINE Official Website: http://db-shop.jp/magazine/
GINZA SIX Official Website: https://ginza6.tokyo/
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