VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN - Official Travel Guide

※10% of the proceeds will be donated to in order to support the recovery effort of Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, which has unfortunately been struck by earthquake on January 1st, 2024, and more recently torrential floods at the end of September.

Yuzen Dyeing Workshop

Overview

1. Use a brush to apply the dyes within the glue outlines of your prepared design.

This workshop features seven dyes that you can use and mix to create any colors you like!

2. Set the colors using a highly alkaline solution (15 minutes)

3. Wash out the glue from the outlines

This will leave sharp white outlines between the colored areas

4. Stitch into a clip-on bow tie or place in a frame

For groups of five or more, the finishing steps take long enough that the finished items will instead be sent out the following day.

(They will be sent to each guest’s overnight accommodations for the night after .)

Yuzen Dyeing

Yuzen is a traditional technique used to dye fabric for kimonos and other luxurious garments, 

allowing for designs to be drawn directly onto the fabric in various colors.

One of the most distinctive features of Yuzen dyeing is the use of glue to create boundaries between the dyes,

preventing them from mixing. This technique enables artisans to achieve incredibly fine dyed lines. By keeping

the dyes within specific boundaries, artisans can create vibrant design that resemble paintings. 

Meet the Artist: Ai Inoue

Currently based in Kanazawa, Inoue incorporates Yuzen techniques - traditionally used for creating kimono -

alongside the decorative technique known as decalcomania in her works

Her artwork explores the theme of "the beginning of life", expressed through motifs such as plants growing

and various forms of underwater life

Details

Experience fee:

・\23,100 for a group of 2

・Additional fee of ￥10,000 per person
・Minimum number of participants: 2 (please consult with us if you are a single participant)
・Maximum number of participants: 8 (please consult with us for larger groups)

Notes

Please make a reservation at least one week in advance as the artists have a tight schedule.
No refunds for cancellations made less than one week prior to the workshop
We cannot ship overseas.