Kaga Yuzen

Gold and silver leaf produced in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Using traditional beating techniques from the Edo period, sheets are hammered to micron-thin thickness. Applied to crafts, architectural decoration, tea products, and more, accounting for over 99% of Japan's gold leaf production.

A school of Yuzen dyeing developed in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Compared to Kyo-Yuzen, it features more realistic botanical motifs and subdued colors known as the 'Kaga five colors.' With unique techniques such as insect-bite motifs and tip-shading, it is a signature Kanazawa craft embodying the refinement of samurai culture.

Gold and silver leaf produced in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Using traditional beating techniques from the Edo period, sheets are hammered to micron-thin thickness. Applied to crafts, architectural decoration, tea products, and more, accounting for over 99% of Japan's gold leaf production.

High-quality lacquerware produced in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture. Continuing tradition from the Heian period, known for durable and beautiful lacquer finish. Completed through intricate manufacturing processes, it represents the highest quality lacquerware. Designated as a Japanese traditional craft, ranging from tableware to decorative items.

Luxury silk textile featuring yuzen dyeing produced in Kyoto. Founded by Miyagawa Yuzen, a fan painter, in the early Edo period. Characterized by delicate hand-painting and rich colors used for kimono and obi. Manufactured combining hand-painting and stencil-dyeing techniques. Highly valued nationally and internationally as representative Kyoto traditional craft.

Lacquerware crafted in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture. Originating in the Muromachi period, it is made entirely by hand from base coating to final finishing. Using diatomaceous earth as an underlay creates unique durability and beauty. Recognized as Japan's finest lacquerware both domestically and internationally.

Porcelain produced in Kaga, Ishikawa. Created in the early Edo period, it is renowned for its colorful overglaze decorations using red pigments. Distinguished by bold, luxurious patterns, with early works called 'Ko-Kutani' having exceptional artistic value. Represents Japan's finest traditional ceramic art.