Experience and learn the secrets of Kaga Yuzen, one of Kanazawa’s most sophisticated handicrafts, in a very elegant studio!｜Activities｜VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN

Experience and learn the secrets of Kaga Yuzen, one of Kanazawa’s most sophisticated handicrafts, in a very elegant studio!

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Release your creativity by combining a great variety of patterns and colors!

Dyeing has a long and complex history around Kanazawa. Its modern incarnation, called “Kaga Yuzen”, originated around the 17^th century and takes influence from the dyeing techniques used by renowned Kyoto masters. It has evolved to a highly regarded art form with a distinctive pictorial style characterized by graceful and sophisticated patterns and drawings, mainly of flowers and plants, executed using the five traditional colors of the area, namely: indigo, dark crimson, yellow ocher, grass green and ancient purple.

Among the various galleries and studios that provide hands-on dyeing experiences, Akaneya is definitely worth a visit. Set in a lovely traditional house roughly 5 minutes from the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, it has been in business for more than a hundred years. Their hands-on experiences allow you to really release your creativity. Working inside the gallery among the studio’s creations, you will first choose from a wide variety of bases, ranging from small tote bags to pouches. You will then create a design of your own using as many stencil patterns as you wish, and combine them with the five traditional colors used in Kaga Yuzen dyeing. It’s a fun way to discover one of Kanazawa’s most accomplished handicrafts inside a very elegant space.

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Organizer: Akaneya Archive Gallery
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Price: 1,000 - 3,500 yen
Date: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Time: 10:00-16:00 (Last entry: 15:00)
Duration: 30 - 90 minutes
Location: Akaneya Archive Gallery
53-1 Satomi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0998
Tel: 076-223-8555
By Car: Around 20 minutes from the Hokuriku Expressway Kanazawa-Nishi IC, Kanazawa-Higashi IC and Kanazawa-Morimoto IC.
About 10 minutes from Kanazawa Station
By Public Transportation: 30 minutes on foot from Kanazawa JR Station
5~8 minutes on foot from the Hokuriku Railroad bus stop "Korinbo"
3~5 minutes on foot from the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Parking: あり
Parking Capacity: Available (2 spaces)
Capacity: 6
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, please wear a mask when you visit.
Minimum Participants: 1
Reservation: Please make reservations at least 3 days in advance.
For holidays, please contact us in advance by phone.
Reservation Period: 10:00-15:00
Cancellation: Please contact Akaneya in advance by phone or email regarding cancellations
Website: Akaneya experience program application and inquiries

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Address: 53-1 Satomi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0998
Business Day: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Business Hours: 10:00-16:00
Phone: Tel: 076-223-8555
Website: https://akaneya-web.com/archive/

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Phone Operator Hours: 10:00-16:00; 076-223-8555

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