Japan Week | Yubinuki: Japanese Thimble Rings

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NOTE THIS EVENT HAS ALREADY OCCURRED

Date(s): Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm
Venue: Downtown Branch of AADL
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Yubinuki translates literally to “thimble” in Japanese. A soft and durable cloth thimble ring constructed of a paper or cardboard core wrapped in padding and stitched with colorful threads to create geometric designs. The stitching is similar in look to a temari ball obi, but creation and setup are not quite so labor-intensive. Join local crafter Beth Battey for this unique workshop.

This event is part of Japan Week in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies.

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