A long time ago, in Japan, where there was no meat culture, leather was not familiar to people. What was made while there are more opportunities to see imported leather is “faux leather paper,” which is made using Japanese paper to look like the surface of leather. Cigarette cases using this faux leather paper were all the rage in Japan about 350 years ago as souvenirs from visiting Ise. Although it was discontinued once, the technology has been revived in recent years and is attracting attention. In this experience, you will work on your own production while learning the history and techniques of faux leather paper.

Furthermore, we offer a moment to enjoy craft production combined with traditional crafts from Mie, and find new value and potential for expression through creating works that combine techniques that have been passed down with modern sensitivities.