About Nagoya Yuzen Dyeing
Nagoya yuzen is yuzen dyeing produced in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. A major yuzen production area alongside Kyo, Kaga, and Tokyo, it specializes in yuzen dyeing for Nagoya obi and kimono. It has its own Nagoya-specific designs and techniques, with yuzen dyeing on Nagoya obi being a particular regional characteristic. Using techniques ranging from hand-painted yuzen to stencil yuzen, it is a traditional craft representing Nagoya's dyeing culture.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
手描き友禅型友禅糸目糊置き引き染め
Materials
生糸・絹防染糊染料
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 名古屋友禅工房（産地にご確認ください）