Experience Kimono Silk/Fabric Designs Come Alive through Kaga Yuzen Dyeing

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa

• 2 hours

• 4 people max. Minimum of 2 participants required.

• Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
  (French/German/Spanish interpretation may be available upon request)

Kaga Yuzen dyeing brings nature’s whimsy to fabric design.

Upon initially viewing “Kaga yuzen” dyed fabrics, one is struck by a sense of natural realism and beauty within the geometric designs. The history of “yuzen” fabric dyeing dates back 500 years to the unique local Kaga dyeing tradition of “ume-zome,” which derived dyes from the bark and roots of plum trees. “Kaga yuzen” is characterized by five colors (indigo, rouge, ochre, dark green, and purple) that are prominently found in the local flora. Painted patterns also tend to have been inspired by floral motifs that are so realistic as to even depict leaves delicately eaten by insects. Such whimsy in the design adds a playful character to the overall composition of the design that is exquisitely charming.

What you’ll do

1. Introduction
2. View Kaga Yuzen samples and materials while listening to an explanation of the dyeing process
3. Observe the actual process in the workshop
4. Experience the process of adding color
5. Have a photo taken while wearing a kimono made from Kaga Yuzen fabric.

Who can attend

Children must be 12+

Availability

Monday to Friday
Session 1 (10:00-12:00)
Session 2 (14:00 - 16:00)

Access

20 minutes from Kanazawa Station

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.