A friend of mine, Lydia, organized a road trip to Yuki. She rented a van and invited 5 women to join her. I was fortunate to have a couple days free to be able to attend.
The city of Yuki is the birthplace of an ancient and beautiful fabric known as Yuki Tsumugi. Yuki Tsumugi is a fabric produced by using the oldest Japanese silk- weaving technique. The technique creates the highest quality silk fabric in Japan. The silk fabric is described as being strong, light and soft.
The drive took us about three hours. We stopped a couple times to enjoy the rest stops and eat lunch.
We had time this evening to explore the sleepy town of Yuki. In the town center was a visitor center. Here a young lady was learning the art of producing Yuki Tsumugi.
There were also beautiful kimonos that were available for rent.
Not sure they had my size!
Check out these bows!!
We went to another museum hoping to see a kimono exhibit. Instead for the month of October it had a photography display. However, the coolest thing was the fake bonsai.
Upon closer inspection, I realized the leaves were made from the Japanese ¥.05 piece! A real money tree!
Tomorrow we have a full day at the Yuki Tsumugi factory planned before we head back to Yokosuka. I am not sure exactly what we will be seeing and doing, but I’m looking forward to seeing the extravagant fabrics and the meticulous weaving process!