Kanazawa under the patronage of the feudal lords of the Kaga district, and the city produced many outstanding dyers and designer. Kaga Yuzen uses five basic colors; indigo, crimson, ocher, dark green and royal purple, and the designs depict beautiful elements of nature such as flowers, birds and landscapes. The designs used in the traditional dyeing technique of Kaga Yuzen highlight the delicacy and elegance of the Japanese spirit.
Kaga-yuzen artists are artists accredited by the Kaga Dyeing Promotion Association and whose personal seals are registered with the association. In order to become a Kaga-yuzen artist, candidates are required to undergo on-the-job training for five years or more to acquire appropriate techniques under an instructor with a studio, and to be qualified through recommendation by two members of the association (the instructor and one more). Kaga-yuzen kimonos produced by Kaga-yuzen artists are marked with artists’ personal seals. The seal system is a testament to the quality of the traditional craft of Kaga-yuzen, and also an expression of the artist's pride.
The purpose of this facility is to familiarize more people with Kaga Yuzen. How about learning more about the world of five distinctive colors? You can enjoy a Kaga Yuzen participating in a workshop. The center has a special exhibit room, exhibits of newly produced Kaga Yuzen, a multipurpose hall, and small yuzen items and accessories for sale.
Miss Kaga-yuzens conduct various activities as goodwill ambassadors of Kaga-yuzen, Ishikawa Prefecture and Kanazawa City. They are selected at the annual public contest held every autumn, and play an active role as models via mass media such as magazines and TV programs and events held across the country.
加賀友禅会館KAGA-YUZEN Kimono Center
