Edo Sudare Studio Tour & Workshop Tanaka Sudare Inc.

Take a peek behind the sudare blinds

Observe the production process for Edo sudare (reed blinds) made by craftsman using traditional techniques in the same studio that the business was first established during the Meiji period (1868-1912). Chat with the craftsmen while watching them employ their precise traditional skills. Take a look around the showroom where a variety of Edo sudare are displayed, and listen to a lecture on the details. In the workshop, you can try making your own placemats or coasters, etc., to take home as souvenirs.