The hottest tufting experience! 4 recommended spots in Tokyo

Tufting” has become a hot topic among interior designers and DIY enthusiasts in recent years. The experience of weaving colorful yarn using a special gun to create one-of-a-kind original rugs and mirrors is gaining popularity. Such tufting is perfect for a date where you can share time together while enjoying making things! In this issue, we will introduce a selection of recommended spots in Tokyo where you can experience tufting.

1.AOYAMA KONGBANG

AOYAMA KONGBANG is a Korean tufting studio located in Aoyama, Tokyo. Located about a 7-minute walk from Omotesando and Gaienmae stations, the studio is on the first floor of a building facing Maisen Street (Hara-nihon Street).

Tufting is a technique of sewing threads onto fabric using a special tufting gun, and is mainly used in the production of carpets and rugs.

Aoyama Convey offers a wide variety of workshops, including original rugs, smartphone cases, and tufting Uchiko bags. The Tufting Uchiko-no-Kaban class is particularly popular, allowing participants to create one-of-a-kind items with a motif of their pet dog or cat. Workshops are held in small groups, and instructors provide detailed instruction even for beginners and clumsy craftspeople. Couples and friends are also welcome to participate.

The online store also sells tufting materials and “Tufting Our Child Goods” made-to-order.

공방” means ‘workshop’ in Korean, and ‘AOYAMA KONGBANG’ means ”Aoyama workshop. The sound of the name is similar to the Japanese word “konban” (good evening), giving the name a familiar feel.

AOYAMA KONGBANG has partnered with OYATSIL, a tufting studio in Seoul, Korea, and is attracting attention as a place to experience Korean-style tufting “K-Tufting” in Tokyo.

AOYAMA KONGBANG

住所	1F, 3-6-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
営業時間	11:00 ～ 17:00
定休日	Monday
公式サイト	https://aoyama-kongbang.com/

2.tufting studio hymy

tufting studio hymy is a tufting studio located in Ebisu-minami 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. It is very conveniently located, just a 3-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Ebisu Station and a 1-minute walk from Exit 5 of Ebisu Station on the Hibiya Line.

hymy” means ‘smile’ in Finnish, and we aim to create a studio where visitors can smile.

In the workshop, even first-time participants are carefully guided through the process from using a tufting gun to drafting a design to the actual tufting process. Participants submit their designs in advance, and on the day of the workshop, they will create an original rug based on their design. After creation, the staff will do the finishing work, and the finished product will be delivered to their homes in about one to two weeks.

The studio also produces and sells original rugs, signs, and symbols, and takes orders for custom rugs.

We ask that you refrain from eating or drinking in the studio, and if you are not feeling well, we will inform you to refrain from coming to the store. Visitors are responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur during the workshop.

Hours of operation are 10:00-20:00 on weekdays, 8:00-17:00 on Saturdays and holidays, and 8:00-12:00 on Sundays, and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Tufting Studio Humi is a unique studio offering both hair and makeup and tufting services for those seeking a special experience.

tufting studio hymy

住所	Ebisu Union Building 602, 1-2-10 Ebisu-Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-6303-2545
営業時間	11:00-18:00
営業日	Different every month
公式サイト	https://www.studiohymy.com/

3.tufting studio KEKE

tufting studio KEKE is the first studio in Japan to offer workshops for creating original rugs using tufting guns. Located in Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, the studio provides an environment where even beginners can easily participate.

In the workshop, participants can create one-of-a-kind rugs of their own design using a special tufting gun. Experienced staff members provide detailed instruction on everything from yarn selection to how to use the equipment, so even first-timers can tackle the task with ease.

The production process includes practice, yarn selection, drafting of the design, and then the actual beating process. After the casting, the staff will finish up the work, and the finished product will be delivered to your home in approximately one to two weeks. The time required is approximately 2-5 hours for a 60cm x 60cm entrance mat size. The time can be adjusted depending on the size and design.

KEKE also sells a tufting gun, yarn, and materials in its online store so that customers can enjoy rug making at home. Starter kits are also available so that you can start tufting at your own pace.

KEKE workshops are popular with couples and friends, and are a great way to create special memories. KEKE also accommodates workshops for companies and groups, and can be used as part of a team-building experience. Reservations can be made through the official website, and new dates are released on a regular basis. Due to its popularity, early reservations are recommended.

You can check the official website and SNS for the latest information on hours of operation and holidays. In addition, as a measure against infectious diseases, the studio maintains thorough hygiene and health checks for participants.

If you are interested in tufting or want to create original interior items, why not try a special experience at tufting studio KEKE?

tufting studio KEKE

住所	1-4-15, Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-6804-7367
営業時間	12:00 to 17:00
営業日	Friday, Saturday, Sunday
定休日	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
公式サイト	https://kekerug.com/

4.SORATOBU tufting studio

SORATOBU tufting studio is a workshop studio specializing in tufting, located in Meguro-ku, Tokyo. Using a special tufting gun, participants can choose their favorite color from approximately 130 colors of yarn to create original rugs and mirrors. Even beginners are welcome to join the workshop, and participants are welcome to join with friends or by themselves.

In April 2024, SORATOBU moved to Shimo-Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, and its current address is 4-10-30 Shimo-Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo.

SORATOBU offers the experience of creating one-of-a-kind, original rugs using colorful yarns and specialized equipment. The studio is also pet-friendly, allowing visitors to participate with their dogs.

Tufting is an original rug-making process that is booming overseas, and the design can be freely customized with your dog, logo, or Korean interior style. Reservations can be made through the official website, and it is advised not to arrive more than 10 minutes before the scheduled time.

SORATOBU tufting studio also accepts tufting gun repairs, even on other companies' products or used ones.

We have been featured in many media, including Fuji Television's “Ariyoshi Kun no Masanao Sanpo” and Takuya Kimura's YouTube channel.

We recommend this studio for those who want to try tufting as a new hobby or create original interior items. More details and updates can be found on the official website and SNS.

SORATOBU tufting studio

住所	1F, 4-10-30 Shimo-Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	080-4297-2539
営業時間	Open for reservations when available
営業日	Please check our website
定休日	indeterminate rest period (e.g. from work)
公式サイト	https://soratoburug.shop/

Summay

Tufting is a special experience that even beginners can try easily and enjoy displaying the finished work in your room. You can work together to create a single piece of artwork, or you can try your hand at designing a piece that brings out the individuality of each of you. We hope that the tufting spots in Tokyo introduced in this issue will be a new option for your date!