Yuzen Hand-Painted Dyeing
A Joyful Energy, Woven into Fabric: A Mindful Practice of Yuzen Dyeing
Yuzen dyeing is a traditional Japanese technique defined by five vibrant colors, carefully layered by hand.
In this workshop, you paint your own Yuzen panel — moving brush to fabric with quiet focus, fully present in each moment.
As you paint, time softens.
Attention settles into color, line, and breath, turning the act of creation into a moment of mindfulness.
That sense of stillness lingers, gently carried into the work you leave behind. The Yuzen you create today is not meant to be decoration alone.
It becomes a gentle presence in your home, adding subtle color and quiet strength to everyday life.
What is Yuzen Dyeing?
Yuzen dyeing is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique, long used to decorate kimono and textiles with intricate and refined designs.
The process begins by drawing delicate outlines, then carefully layering colors within those lines.
To prevent dyes from bleeding into one another, a special resist paste is applied—allowing for an exceptionally detailed, painterly expression with depth and clarity.
Meet the Artist: Ai Inoue
Textile artist. The only artist in Japan to combine yuzen dyeing with decalcomania, her work centers on a single, enduring theme: the beginning of life.
Selected Works
Details
Location
Central Kanazawa
Workshop Length
2 hours
Fees
Starting at ￥41,800 for 2 people
(Extra fee of ￥5,500 for each additional guest)
Notes
Finished work will be sent to the guest’s hotel within a few days after the workshop, so please schedule accordingly.
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Join the Experience
Create your own Yuzen piece in a mindful workshop.
