Talk & Hands-on Workshop with Yuichiro Kanamori
This November we had the pleasure of welcoming Yuichiro Kanamori, a fifth-generation tatami craftsman from Kumamoto, Japan, to take us on a deep-dive into the long tradition of tatami craftsmanship.
We began in the beautiful tatami room at SaBi Tea Arts with Yuichiro’s interactive visual presentation on the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of tatami. His passion and depth of knowledge really drew us into a learning experience that was as fun as it was fascinating! Participants had the opportunity to see, feel, and even smell materials up close, ask questions, and learn in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Following the presentation, everyone had a chance to deepen their appreciation of the skill involved in tatami-making as Yuichiro guided everyone through the process of making their own miniature tatami coaster to take home.
Thank you to Yuichiro-san for sharing this significant cultural craft with our community in such a fun and meaningful way. And thank you to all of the participants who were able to spend the afternoon with us - we hope you enjoyed this experience!