Experience Japanese handwork, make precious memories

We hold workshops at MERI, where you can create your own zori slippers under the teaching of Japanese artisans.

You can spend valuable time only available here at MERI, experiencing Japanese traditional culture and craftsmanship with your own hands and eyes.

Your One-of-a-Kind Zori Slippers

Your One-of-a-Kind Zori Slippers

There are more than 10 colors of knit fabric to choose from. You can also freely select the pattern for your straps, allowing you to create your very own original zori slippers.

Each strap design is carefully selected by Japanese designers based on seasonal themes every two months, so you can enjoy different designs every time, no matter how many times you join us.

  • Orange fabric
  • Sax blue fabric
  • Red fabric
  • Olive fabric
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Students weaving fabric zori slippers during a workshop.

Even beginners can feel at ease in our small-group workshops. Anyone can finish their work in just 3 hours.

We limit the number of participants to 4 so that instructors can provide thorough support to all of them. If you get stuck or find yourself taking longer than expected, instructors will always be there to help. Regardless of whether you've struggled with sewing or knitting before or are completely new to them, please feel free to join us.

Rows of fabric.

Easy-to-handle material for everyone

In the workshop, you will use a different type of fabric from the one used for our products, MERI. It has a soft texture and is easy to handle even for those who try making zori slippers for the first time.

We also sell zori slippers kits and just the yarn itself for those who would like to make more after attending the workshop.

Students learning how to weave fabric zori slippers from a craftsman.

English-speaking staff is always available at the store.

Rest assured even if you don't speak Japanese. There is always English-speaking staff at the store, and instructors can also communicate in simple English.

There is no need to prepare. Just bring yourself.

There is no need to prepare. Just bring yourself.

All materials and tools needed to make zori slippers, including knitting yarn, ropes, straps, tsubo, and a stand, are provided at the workshop.

※Kits will be delivered to your home for online participants.

Customer Reviews

  • It was an incredibly interesting experience.

    ★★★★★

    If you want to get some cultural experiences rather than just shopping in Japan, this workshop is perfect for you. You can take your finished pieces home and share your memory with family and friends.

  • Highly recommend it!

    ★★★★★

    I saw the post about this workshop on social media and made a reservation. It lived up to my high expectations. I have no doubt it will be a wonderful memory for you.

  • Excellent

    ★★★★★

    It was a wonderful experience! I don't speak Japanese, but our instructor put so much effort in teaching us. The slippers are so cute, and it only took me about three hours to make them by myself.
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Workshop Timetable

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