Bring a little piece of Japanese tradition to your own space with a Tsumami Zaiku workshop, held at a location of your choice. Tsumami Zaiku is a traditional Japanese craft in which tiny squares of fabric, approximately 1.5 cm (0.6 inch), are carefully folded like origami to create beautiful floral ornaments and decorative pieces. All you need is a pair of tweezers and some glue—no special tools or equipment required. I bring the workshop to you! Whether you would like to host a workshop at your home, studio, community space, cultural venue, school, or private event, we can arrange the workshop at a location that works for you. Learn the basic techniques step by step, enjoy the calming process of folding and shaping the fabric, and create your own unique Tsumami Zaiku ornament to take home. ​ A Creative Japanese Experience, Wherever You Are Gather your friends, colleagues, family, or guests and enjoy a hands-on introduction to this delicate Japanese craft. Choose your location, gather your group, and let’s create something beautiful together. ​ Workshop Details Age range: 12 to 100 - everyone is welcome! Group size: 8–10 participants per instructor Duration: 1.5 hours Price: €18 per person Included: All materials and use of workshop tools Location: Workshops can be held at a location of your choice. Travel outside Brussels: For workshops held outside Brussels, actual fuel costs will be charged separately. For more information or to arrange a workshop, please contact us at: contact.be@cismbe.org IMG_7241.jpg Tsumami Zaiku (つまみ細工) is a traditional Japanese craft that involves creating delicate ornaments from small squares of fabric, traditionally silk. Each square is carefully folded, much like origami, to form flower petals and other decorative motifs. These pieces are often used to adorn hair accessories, particularly kanzashi, which are traditionally worn for ceremonies and festivals. Tsumami Zaiku requires patience, precision, and meticulous craftsmanship. There are two main techniques: maru-tsumami, which creates rounded shapes, and ken-tsumami, which creates pointed shapes. Today, this traditional craft is also being incorporated into contemporary creations, including jewelry, accessories, and decorative objects.