Hankyu Umeda Main Store: "Hanameku: Deliveries from India" - Six Days of Indian Traditional Beauty, Starting April 22 (Wed)
Hankyu Umeda Main Store will host "Hanameku: Deliveries from India," an event showcasing India's rich traditional techniques and handicrafts, from April 22 to 27, 2026. Curated by Ayaka Date, representative of "Itobanashi," the event will feature exhibitions and sales of rare Indian embroidery and dyed clothing, along with workshops on traditional techniques and a limited-time cafe.
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Hankyu Umeda Main Store is pleased to announce the event "Hanameku: Deliveries from India," showcasing the charm of India's rich traditional techniques and handicrafts, to be held from Wednesday, April 22 to Monday, April 27, 2026. This event welcomes Ayaka Date, representative of "Itobanashi," a shop dedicated to embroidery and living, as its curator. Through four themes – "Dyeing," "Printing," "Stitching," and "Shaping" – it will unravel the Indian handicrafts that bring comfort and richness to people's lives, which cannot be measured by efficiency alone. This six-day event offers visitors the opportunity to experience the precious local cultures and artisan skills that are rapidly disappearing amidst economic development, through product exhibitions, sales, and hands-on workshops.
## 9th Floor Art Stage [Exhibition & Sale]
At the Art Stage, the main venue, items imbued with four types of handicrafts born from the diverse climates of various regions of India will be exhibited and sold.
Event Title: Hanameku: Deliveries from India
Period: April 22 (Wed) – 27 (Mon), 2026 *The event closes at 5:00 PM on the final day.
Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9th Floor Art Stage / Event Space next to the Gallery
Planning Cooperation: Ayaka Date (Representative of "Itobanashi")
Content:
- [Exhibition & Sale] Introduction of rare Indian embroidery and dyed clothing
- [Experience] Workshops on traditional techniques and a limited-time cafe
*Please note: Some products may be produced or use raw materials from countries (regions) other than India.
## 9th Floor Art Stage [Exhibition & Sale]
At the Art Stage, the main venue, items imbued with four types of handicrafts born from the diverse climates of various regions of India will be exhibited and sold.
Event Title: Hanameku: Deliveries from India
Period: April 22 (Wed) – 27 (Mon), 2026 *The event closes at 5:00 PM on the final day.
Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9th Floor Art Stage / Event Space next to the Gallery
Planning Cooperation: Ayaka Date (Representative of "Itobanashi")
Content:
- [Exhibition & Sale] Introduction of rare Indian embroidery and dyed clothing
- [Experience] Workshops on traditional techniques and a limited-time cafe
*Please note: Some products may be produced or use raw materials from countries (regions) other than India.