Witness the vibrant hand-painted patterns of kyo-yuzen at a southern Kyoto studio
2 hour private experience
Location: Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the Masters
What you’ll do
Learn about the history of kyo-yuzen dyeing, as well as the history of the studio. Then, join one of the professional artisans on a tour of the main workshop and see firsthand the hand-painting process. Finally, hand-paint a kyo-yuzen textile piece yourself under instruction by a professional artisan.
Who can attend
Children must be 3+
What to wear
Comfortable clothing is recommended
Availability
Monday to Friday
Session 1 (10:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (14:00 - 16:00)
Session 3 (16:00 - 18:00)
Access
15 minutes by car from Kyoto Station
Handpainted Elegance
Bursting with natural motifs and vivid, elaborate patterns, kyo-yuzen is a nearly 300-year-old technique for dyeing kimono fabric. These motifs would include flowers, birds, seasonal scenery, as well as other traditional patterns. The method was developed and established in the late 17th century to early 18th century by Miyazaki Yuzensai, a Kyoto-based fan painter, who adapted his way of painting for cloth, creating a unique freehand, or hand-painted, dye technique. Step into the studio started by a husband and wife duo of masters of traditional kyo-yuzen dyeing, and immerse yourself in the world of this elegant and colorful craft. With around 10-20 steps in the process of making a finalized kyo-yuzen dyed work of art, this workshop focuses on the hand-painting, as the overall process of kyo-yuzen is undertaken by various craftspeople, each specialized in their portion of the process. After getting a glimpse into the careful hand-painting by the studio artisans, try your hand at hand-painting your very own kyo-yuzen textile piece of your choice and take home with you this traditional Kyoto art.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
