lolo Basketry
In an age where you can obtain anything from around the world while staying at home, there is a sense of satisfaction in incorporating into your life something you made with your own hands, rather than just using something as a consumer.
The joy of being able to make things you love and use yourself. Every time you use it or see it, you'll be reminded and feel blissful.
Let's weave baskets using the supple raffia from Madagascar.
lolo Basketry is a raffia basket weaving class.
Raffia is a natural fiber obtained from the leaves of the raffia palm, and it is very durable.
The more you use it, the more the resin contained in the raffia increases its luster and softness. By weaving, it becomes even more durable, and bags or hats made with braided raffia can be used for a long time. Most of the process of this raffia craft is done with ‘hands’. No special tools are needed.
Please enjoy the time making it while feeling the softness of the raffia with your hands. Weaving and binding, weaving and binding—it takes a lot of time, but it is a very luxurious time.
Enjoy the natural aroma as you create wonderful works.
Akiko Ishizuka
The first time I wove a basket was when I was in elementary school, taught by my grandmother. I have always liked baskets, and since I encountered natural raffia fiber, I am so engrossed that there isn’t a day I don’t touch raffia.
I convey the satisfaction of incorporating something you made with your own hands into your life, and the joy of being able to make the things you love and use yourself.
Everyone who uses our services says that they love baskets.
Let’s share a fun time together.
