Kimono silk dyeing (Kaga Yuzen) experience in Kanazawa. Kaga Yuzen traditionally depicts beautiful natural scenes, such as flowers, birds and landscapes. The materials used (dyeing paste) are made up of 5 basic colours; indigo, crimson, ocher, purple and black. The traditional craft of Kaga Yuzen is over 500 years old and really flourished in Kanazawa under the patronage of the Kaga clan.
This unique private experience allows you to meet with our Kaga Yuzen master in Kanazawa to explore the traditional Japanese art of Kimono silk dyeing.
What to Expect:
- Meet the Master: Meet with our Kaga Yuzen master in Kanazawa to experience personally the exclusive handcraft of Kimono silk dyeing.
- Get Creative: Try your hand at the art of kimono silk dyeing.
- Cultural Insight: Gain a deeper appreciation for Japanese culture while hearing the intriguing stories of how the ancient craft is still maintained by the Kaga Yuzen Master.
Who Can Join:
The kimono silk dyeing (Kaga Yuzen) experience is exclusively available to our clients at Kanazawa Tours.
Join Us:
Book your Japanese silk dyeing experience today and experience a piece of Kanazawa’s heritage. Workshop lasts around 1 hour and can be booked as an add on to a full day or half day private tour of Kanazawa.
Please contact us for more information.