Kaga Yuzen Dyeing

A traditional craft of gold and silver leaf manufactured in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. The ultra-thin metal foil is beaten to uniform thickness, commanding over 99% of Japan's market share. Used across architecture, crafts, cosmetics and more, its high quality from Edo-period techniques is recognized both domestically and internationally.

Hand-painted textile dyeing centered in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Developed from Kyoto's yuzen technique during the Edo period, featuring distinctive Kaga color sensibilities and elaborate floral designs. Maintains yuzen traditions while preserving regionally unique techniques. Designated as a National Traditional Craft.

石川縣金澤市發展而來的友禪染流派。相較於京友禪，以寫實的草花紋樣和稱為「加賀五彩」的沉穩色調為特色。擁有蟲食紋樣、先暈染等獨特技法，是金澤代表性傳統工藝，蘊含武家文化的典雅氣質。

以友禪染技法製作的帶子，是完成和服穿著的重要配飾。京都、加賀、能登等多個產地各具特色。以花鳥風月及古典文學為題材的精密圖樣為其特徵。高級帶飾價值從數萬日圓至數十萬日圓不等。與和服並行，為象徵日本服飾文化的工藝品。

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.

京都發展而成的日本代表性染色技法。據傳由江戶時代的扇繪師宮崎友禪齋所創，以糸目糊進行防染，在布料上描繪出精緻的圖樣紋飾。以花鳥風月等日本自然風物為題材的優雅設計為特色，廣泛應用於振袖、訪問著等高級和服。

A traditional craft of gold and silver leaf manufactured in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. The ultra-thin metal foil is beaten to uniform thickness, commanding over 99% of Japan's market share. Used across architecture, crafts, cosmetics and more, its high quality from Edo-period techniques is recognized both domestically and internationally.