Palette Japan Asia

18/06/2026

✨We are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Asia Art & Craft Festival 2026 as one of the festival’s featured exhibitors at Booth U1!

Come and meet our talented team of 12 artisans, trainers, and creators as we showcase a diverse range of traditional and contemporary crafts, creative works, and hands-on experiences.
✨ Learn a new skill
✨ Experience the joy of mindful creation
✨ Meet our artisans and trainers
✨ Explore unique handmade creations

🌸 Mini Craft Classes Available at Our Booth
Visitors can sign up for and experience bite-sized creative sessions throughout the festival.

🌸 Featured Mindful Crafting Workshop
Join Agnes Thing for a relaxing and enriching Japanese Tsumami Zaiku Workshop, where you’ll discover the beauty of this traditional Japanese fabric-folding art while enjoying the benefits of mindful crafting.

🔗 Register here:

https://www.asiaartcraft2026.com/aacf-workshops/p/japanese-tsumami-zaiku-workshop

Whether you are an art enthusiast, hobbyist, educator, or simply curious about mindful creativity, we would love to welcome you to our booth.

We look forward to meeting fellow art lovers, makers, educators, and community partners at Booth U1. See you at the Asia Art & Craft Festival 2026!

14/06/2026

Join our special workshop at Asia Art and Craft 2026 where you will get to make two items using special Japanese Tsumami Zaiku techniques. Register now! https://www.asiaartcraft2026.com/aacf-workshops/p/japanese-tsumami-zaiku-workshop

Date: 11 July 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Duration: 2 Hours
Location: AACF Studio 1, Singapore Suntec City, Convention Hall 401 & 402
Hosted By: Agnes Thing / Palette Japan Asia
Suitable For: All Levels
Age Requirement: Suitable for ages 10 & above

Immerse yourself in the art of Japanese Tsumami Zaiku, a 200-year old traditional fabric-folding technique used to create delicate flower petals. In this hands-on workshop, you will craft a 2-in-1 Flower Hair Clip and Brooch by hand instead of tweezers, made easy using our patented kit from Japan.

The fabric used is Chusen dyeing - also another 200-year-old Japanese technique known for its rich colours and patterns that pe*****te deeply into the cloth. This session offers a mindful, therapeutic experience while celebrating heritage craftsmanship and sustainability, rooted in the Japanese philosophy of Mottainai. Suitable for 10 years old and above. This session also includes the opportunity to create one additional simple accessory using Chusen-dyed fabric, such as a handmade card, keychain, mini charm, bookmark, or other small keepsakes.

Discover the art of Japanese Tsumami Zaiku at Asia Art & Craft Fair 2026. Create delicate floral crafts through mindful folding techniques in this calming hands-on workshop in Singapore.

09/06/2026

New dates have been released for our Tsumami Zaiku Earrings workshops! Sign up now:
https://www.palettejapan.asia/service-page/tsumami-zaiku-flower-earrings?referral=service_list_widget

Japanese Tsumamizaiku Flower Earrings Upcycle & Craft Therapy Workshop Make your one-and-only upcycle fabric flower earrings by hand! Discover this unique tradition and create your own pair of flower earrings using Tsumamizaiku techniques. Learn to transform upcycled yukata fabric into stunning earr...

09/06/2026

New dates have been released for our Tsumami Zaiku Pendant workshops! Sign up now:
https://www.palettejapan.asia/service-page/tsumami-zaiku-floral-pendant?referral=service_list_widget

Join us for an exclusive Japanese Tsumamizaiku hands-on workshop (using Tweezers). Learn the delicate and meditative art of Tsumamizaiku (つまみ細工) — a 200 year-old traditional Japanese technique of folding small fabric squares to create intricate floral designs. You will also be using upcy...

05/06/2026

🌸 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 – 𝙏𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙕𝙖𝙞𝙠𝙪 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧 (𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡)

What started as a love for traditional Japanese craftsmanship in November 2024 has blossomed into something truly beautiful. Agnes completed her Intermediate Level certification in August 2025, dedicating herself not just to mastering Tsumami Zaiku techniques, but also building her skills in facilitation, workshop delivery, and the art of inspiring others through hands-on creativity.

She has also assisted in corporate workshops, iROO pop-up event on upcycled craft creations and successfully conducted her own Special Christmas Tree Workshop, which was featured in The Straits Times Life! in December 2025.

In January 2026, Agnes achieved her Advanced Level Tsumami Zaiku Trainer certification, a milestone that reflects not just technical mastery, but a genuine commitment to sharing this beautiful art form with others.

The journey continues! Catch Agnes live at the Asia Art & Craft Festival .artcraftfair on 11 July, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, where she will be conducting her next workshop and showcasing stunning new creations currently in development.

Feeling inspired? So can YOU.

Our Tsumami Zaiku Trainer Certification Course is is open for enrolment.

Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced crafter, this programme will take you from learning the foundations all the way to confidently running your own workshops and sharing the beauty of Tsumami Zaiku with the world.

👉 Tap the link in bio to learn more and register today. Next intake for 26 and 27 June (Fri/Sat batch). Classes are on alternate weeks, with breaks in between for skills practice and revision.

05/06/2026

🌸 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 — 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙏𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙕𝙖𝙞𝙠𝙪 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥 𝙖𝙩 𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 HER Wellness Club

Join us at this special workshop led by our Advanced Certified Trainer , as she guides you through a calming, beginner-friendly session inspired by the traditional Japanese art of Tsumami Zaiku.

Using upcycled Japanese fabric and a tweezer-free technique, you will create a gorgeous 2-in-1 floral accessory, wearable as a hair clip or brooch. 🌸

We are so grateful to be partnering with HER Wellness Club — Singapore's first members-only wellness club dedicated to supporting women's holistic well-being through mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and community. Their mission to empower women to be Healthy, Empowered, and Resilient at every stage of life aligns beautifully with everything we believe in, making this collaboration feel like a natural and heartfelt one.

More than a craft workshop, this is your invitation to pause, be present, and create something beautiful with the people who matter most to you.

✅ Suitable for ages 10 and above
✅ No prior experience needed
✅ All materials provided

📅 Saturday, 13 June
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 HER Wellness Club
123 Penang Rd, #07-13 Regency House, Singapore 238465
Whatsapp: +65 9853 9234 (Her Wellness Club)

Embrace creativity, mindfulness, sustainability, and the quiet beauty of Japanese culture, all in one meaningful session.

Seats are limited — book yours now via Event Brite link by Her Wellness Club or PM us for more info.
https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/the-art-of-stillness-mindful-tsumami-zaiku-workshop-tickets-1988379051268

03/06/2026

Remember to book your slots for our upcoming workshop which will be conducted exclusively at HER Wellness Club. Happening on 13 June Sat 2pm to 4pm. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/the-art-of-stillness-mindful-tsumami-zaiku-workshop-tickets-1988379051268

We are grateful to be partnering with HER Wellness Club for this meaningful workshop experience.

HER Wellness Club is Singapore's first members-only wellness club dedicated to supporting women's holistic well-being through the pillars of mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and community. Their mission is to empower women to be Healthy, Empowered, and Resilient at every stage of life, creating a supportive space for learning, self-care, and personal growth.
As a partner who shares our values of mindfulness, creativity, and wellness, HER Wellness Club provides the perfect environment for participants to slow down, reconnect, and experience the beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Our Advanced Certified Trainer is excited to guide participants through a calming and enriching hands-on workshop inspired by the traditional Japanese art of Tsumami Zaiku.

Using upcycled Japanese fabric, participants will learn a beginner-friendly, tweezer-free technique to create a beautiful 2-in-1 floral accessory that can be worn as a hair clip or brooch.
More than a craft workshop, this is an opportunity to pause, be present, and enjoy meaningful moments with family and friends while creating something unique and lasting.
🌸 Suitable for ages 10 and above
🌸 No prior experience required
🌸 All materials provided
🌸 Take home your handcrafted floral accessory

📅 Saturday, 13 June
⏰ 2.00 PM – 4.00 PM
📍 HER Wellness Club
💰 $60 (Members/Early Bird) | $65 (Regular)

Whether you come with a friend, parent, child, sibling, or partner, spend a gentle afternoon embracing creativity, mindfulness, sustainability, and Japanese culture.

Limited seats available.

For PayNow registration, WhatsApp: +65 9853 9234

Slow down and create through Japanese Tsumami Zaiku—craft a mindful 2-in-1 floral hair clip or brooch to wear, gift, and treasure.

29/05/2026

𝐓𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐙𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐮 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
This lovely Tsumami Ball you see here was handcrafted by one of our advanced trainers Joey . https://www.instagram.com/craftzy_j?igsh=aHUxcGxtaDZiNG4x

It is part of our exclusive Advanced Trainer Course. Every petal, every fold, every detail showcases the artisan trainer's patience, precision, and artistry at its finest.

Our Trainer Course is unlike anything you have experienced before. Under the personal guidance of our remarkable founder, Ms. Tomoko Ota, you will not only learn the authentic and specialised art of Tsumami Zaiku but also be nurtured by our LEAD Master Trainer to think creatively, build an entrepreneurial mindset, practise mindfulness, and develop real world business, digital marketing and social media skills that will set you apart.

We also open doors to potential media features for students who show creativity, proactiveness and dedication.

Because we believe your work deserves to be seen by the world. 🌍

Note: This is not a short course. It is a journey of 1 to 1.5 years, thoughtfully designed around your needs, your learning pace, and your availability.

Because mastery takes time, and you deserve to learn it properly.

Our advanced trainers are still practising patiently to improve their skills - a skill that Japanese takes years to build up should not be rushed and should be respected. Even our founder spent more than 10 years in her practice. Respect is key in our work.

By the end of this journey, you will be equipped to run your own business or workshops independently, with a skill that is rare, beautiful, and deeply meaningful.

Are you ready to begin yours?

Sign up now and take the first step toward something truly extraordinary!

28/05/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐭 & 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!
We are proud to announce our participation in the Asia Art & Craft Fair 2026 at Suntec Singapore — one of the region's most celebrated gatherings of artisans, makers, and craft lovers!

We are a cultural lifestyle brand founded by Tomoko Ota, dedicated to sharing the richness and beauty of Japanese tradition across the Asia-Pacific region. Best known as Asia's exclusive home of Tsumami Zaiku — the 200-year-old Edo-period fabric folding craft — we also bring you cultural experiences including Sashiko embroidery, Furoshiki wrapping, Japanese snacks, and traditional performances.

More than a craft, it's a cultural journey. 🌸
Come discover the works of our 13 talented trainers and artisans and here's what's in store for you:
🖌️ Live Onsite Workshops — Create something beautiful with guidance from our expert artisans
🎓 Trainer Course Sharing — Learn more about turning your passion into a profession with our certified trainer programmes
🏡 Exclusive Private Retreats — Intimate retreat experiences designed for those who want to go deeper into their craft journey
🌸 Japanese Craft Showcases — Tsumami Zaiku, Sashiko, Furoshiki and more

Whether you're a seasoned crafter, a curious beginner, or simply someone who appreciates beautiful handmade artistry, there is something here for everyone.

🗓 11–12 July | 10am – 9pm
📍 Suntec Singapore Convention Hall 401 & 402

We can't wait to see you there! Tag a friend who would love this! 👇



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08/05/2026

A sincere thank you and appreciation to Radio CNA938 and for inviting Palette Japan to be featured on The Wellness Hour. It was a meaningful opportunity for our Tsumami Zaiku Advanced Trainer, .wondertime , to share how the traditional Japanese art of Tsumami Zaiku supports mindfulness, creativity, patience, and emotional wellness through its delicate and calming craft process.

The interview also touched on the dedication behind mastering advanced techniques and the importance of trainer development, including facilitation, communication, branding, and social media skills.

Listen on this link: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna938-rewind/wellness-hour-art-japanese-tsumami-zaiku-craft-making-6106111?cid=internal_sharetool_web_07052026_cna

At Palette Japan, we remain passionate about preserving traditional arts while creating meaningful pathways for wellness, creativity, women empowerment, and community engagement. We look forward to sharing more of our creations and upcoming workshops, especially during the school holiday season and our upcoming events!