BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PYVOBJECT//NONSGML Version 1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:events.uid.6127@www.discovernikkei.org DTSTART:20191121T000000Z DTEND:20191121T000000Z DESCRIPTION:Stiff\, yet flexible\, mizuhiki is a strong cord derived from w ashi paper. Traditionally used in Japan to decorate gifts\, this art form is now finding new life in a variety of ways. While still used as embellis hments for gifts\, mizuhiki is becoming a popular way to accessorize just about anything! These durable cords can be twisted into beautiful knots th at will add a traditional element to gifts\, phone cases\, or even hair. I ida\, located in Nagano prefecture\, has long been a source of mizuhiki co rds for all of Japan. At this workshop\, an instructor from Kinoshita Mizu hiki in Iida will explore the history of this special cord\, and demonstra te all the fun\, interesting ways to use mizuhiki.\n\nAll materials includ ed.\n\nPart of Get to Know Japan Series: Nagano DTSTAMP:20240419T200018Z SUMMARY:Mizuhiki: Japanese Embellishment Cords URL:/en/events/2019/11/21/mizuhiki-japanese-embellishment-cords/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR