Kaga-Yuzen

Handmade Kaga-Yūzen is not available in large quantities because of the painstaking planning by each master and the time-consuming work to create a finished piece. Thus, it is not surprising that handmade Kaga-Yuzen is highly appreciated for its artistic value in design and workmanship.

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The 48th Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition Bronze Prize: Visiting Kimono: 'In the Dead of Night' by Tomomi Matsufuji

Everyday objects that we use without a second thought long to be part of the human world. Come midnight, they play quietly with their beloved cats and act a little silly. Wearing this kimono might just give you a magical experience.

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The 48th Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition Gold Prize: Visiting Kimono "Coriander Arabesque" by Daisuke Yoshimoto "I incorporated coriander into Western-style patterns to evoke an exotic atmosphere."

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The 48th Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition Silver Prize: Visiting Kimono "Kimi wa Tennen-shoku" (You Are Natural Colors) by Tetsuya Shishime

This piece depicts the scenery of seawater being scattered during the traditional Agehama salt-making process in Suzu. Capturing the sparkling spray dancing in the wind, the breeze brushing against the cheeks, and the scent of the sandy beach, I infused my own sensory experiences into a flowing, modern yet classic silhouette.

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48th Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition Bronze Award: Visiting Kimono "Mimosa" by Yumiko Sebata

This piece features a mimosa motif. The flowers sway in the breeze, bending but never breaking as they bloom. I created this work with a heartfelt sense of daily gratitude, as expressed in the symbolic meaning of the flower.

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The 47th Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition: Visiting Kimono – 'The World of Palmettes' by Yuzo Miyano

The palmette is an ancient, sacred motif derived from the design of palm leaves. In this exhibition, I have reinterpreted this motif in a contemporary style, hoping to evoke a fresh, modern sensibility.

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The cherry blossom season is coming to an end.

Have any of you had a chance to go and view the cherry blossoms yet? It's sad to see them fall, but I caught a glimpse of the blossoms the other day while welcoming a cruise ship.

Some areas around Kenroku-en Garden were already in full bloom, while others were just starting to bloom, so I was able to take some photos with the cherry blossoms.

April is a time of year when many people experience changes in their lives, such as starting new jobs or moving home. I hope you can all take a wonderful first step and make a fresh start.

21st Miss Kaga-Yuzen, Umeda Momoe

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47th Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition: Visiting Kimono 'Great Tree' by Tomomi Matsufuji

This design is inspired by the magnificent cedar tree in Kayano, Yamanaka Onsen. This ancient tree, said to be 2,300 years old, is full of life and perhaps secretly wishes to play with the forest animals one day.

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The 47th Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition: Furisode "Flower Anthology" by Ichimatsu

I created a new visual composition with a frame-like layout. I experimented with blue gradients for the coloring in an attempt to capture a cool, elegant beauty.

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The 47th Traditional Kaga Yuzen Craft Exhibition:

Visiting Kimono "Secret Love of White Flowers" by Yomei Hirano

This design features white wildflowers blooming in the mountains. The flowers were selected for their hidden meaning of love in the language of flowers. The light blue base color symbolizes sincerity.

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The 47th Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition: Black Formal Kimono: "Chikuma River" by Yomei Hirano

This piece depicts the Chikuma River, a winding section of Japan's longest river, the Shinano, which nurtures places such as Anzu no Sato and Komoro. It was inspired by the poetry collection of Toson Shimazaki and features mountain village landscapes. Kaikoen Garden, etc.

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The 47th Traditional Kaga Yuzen Craft Exhibition: "Visiting Kimono 'Groove' by Gota Nakamachi" Working with pleasant people is enjoyable and enriching.

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The 47th Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition Visiting Kimono “Koukou” by Mizue Tanabe

A fantastical floral pattern of the Palmette flower. I imagined the brilliance of fireworks from this Palmette flower and depicted it.

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The 47th Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition Visit the Kimono "Kanazawa Rain Scene" by Wako Shoda.

The wife of Maeda Toshiie, who founded the Kaga domain, was named Matsu. The design is based on a pine tree(Matsu), which shares her name, and shows the four seasons with wisteria, hibiscus, and camellia flowers. It also shows the leaves of willow trees growing along the banks of the Saigawa and Asanogawa rivers, while round dots represent the rain. There are rows of Japanese umbrellas. It is a scene of Kanazawa, a city with many rainy days.

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The 47th Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition Visiting Kimono “Youyou” by Tetsuya Shishime

In the springtime, I enjoy a cold sake and feel a slight buzz. Dreams are most beautiful when half-realized.

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The 47th Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition: "Visiting Kimono: Autumn Freshness" by Kazuhiko Kitamura

The transition from summer to autumn brings scents and the sensation of clear, crisp air.

Subject: Sweet Autumn Clematis

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The 47th Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition Visiting Kimono: "By the Banks of the Saigawa-river" Hiroyuki Kikuta

While participating in the Yuzen-nagashi event on the Saigawa River during an association gathering, I reflected on the history of Yuzen, the local area, and the livelihoods of our predecessors. I incorporated a magnolia that I had previously sketched by the Saigawa River, along with my thoughts, to create this piece depicting that scene.

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The 47th Traditional Kaga-Yuzen Craft Exhibition Visiting Kimono “Pride of the White Egret” by Masako Okuda

A kimono whose sleeves reflect the grace of the white egret and the shimmer of the water's edge. Resonating with Noriko Ibaraki's “At Least My Own Sensitivity,” it quietly yet surely sets the heart free.