About this Event
Experience the Beauty of Traditional Japanese Art
Let’s create three Washi envelopes using origami techniques, each adorned with decorative Mizuhiki knots with your favorite colors.
Mizuhiki is said to have originated around the 7th century, when red and white cords were attached to gifts exchanged through trade with China. Over time, it developed into a refined Japanese craft used to express heartfelt sentiments for weddings, seasonal celebrations, and other important occasions. Even today, Mizuhiki remains a meaningful way to convey respect, gratitude, and good wishes through the act of
tying.
In contrast, orikata is the tradition of wrapping and presenting gifts through the art of folding paper. While Mizuhiki expresses feeling by “tying,” orikata conveys care and intention by “folding.” In this workshop, you will bring these two elegant traditions together!
You will create three envelopes using one practical orikata folding style and learn two types of Mizuhiki knots to embellish them with elegant, hand-tied ornaments. The design is beginner-friendly, and you will be guided step by step so you can confidently build a strong foundation in both folding and knotting techniques. By the end of the workshop, you will have three refined, handmade envelopes—each beautifully accented with Mizuhiki—that transform even a simple note or small gift into something thoughtful and memorable.
What you’ll experience
In this workshop, you’ll be gently guided through:
• The cultural meaning of mizuhiki in Japanese life
• A fundamental mizuhiki knot used in many designs
• How to choose and combine colors beautifully
No prior experience is needed—this workshop is designed to be welcoming and
enjoyable for beginners.
What you’ll take home
• Three handcrafted mizuhiki and orikata envelopes in your chosen colors
• Basic knotting skills and ideas for using mizuhiki in other accessories or interior
decorations
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with more than just jewelry—you’ll take
home a tangible memory of experiencing Japanese art through your own hands.
About the Instructor:
Satoi is a Mizuhiki artist from Mizuhiki Global Links based in both Tokyo and NY. She creates designs that incorporate the traditional Japanese craft of Mizuhiki into fashion and interior decor, and leads workshops at various locations, including her homes in Manhattan and Tokyo, as well as at schools and organizations.
Satoi began her career in broadcasting after studying Japanese linguistics at university,specializing in verbal communication. Living abroad gave her a new perspective on Japan's cultural value and the greater power of visual expressions over language. Since 2018, she has promoted Mizuhiki through workshops and exhibitions in Japan and the U.S. while also developing programs to support cognitive function in seniors and children.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
RESOBOX East Village, 91 East 3rd Street, New York, United States
USD 65.87
