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Kaga Yuzen Traditional Industry Center

8-8 Kosho-Machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0932, Japan
+81 76-224-5511
Ranked #3 of 10 shopping in Kanazawa
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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- 22 Apr 2012
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London
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16 reviews 16 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

You can see a range of kimonos on display here and see videos on how they were produced. An artist was present when we were there painting a kimono so you can see the actual process in action. There was also a very interesting video about the history of Kaga Yuzen kimonos and how antique kimonos can be remade. Tools... More

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Toronto, Canada
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113 reviews 113 reviews
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

We really liked this place. Sort of small but extremely attractive displays of gorgeous materials. I wish I had the money to buy a bunch of this stuff. If you are into beautiful crafts then you will find this place very rewarding. A nice way to relax after pounding the pavement all day. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2011

i always wonder how kimonos are made. this place actually thoroughly explain the entire process in video format (even though it is shown in japanese only, but can see figure out what it is all about since you would have read the step-by-step photos in English by the hallway before entering the video room) and a live professional artist demonstration.... More

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Kanazawa, Japan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2010

This center is like a museum to display both of old and new Kaga-Yuzen Kimono. You can see some artists designing Kimono textiles and also can try to make your own Kaga-Yuzen handkerchief as well. And, this is my most recommend actually, they provide many Kimono for rent. You can stroll around traditional areas, like the Higashi Chaya-gai district in... More

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大阪府
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134 reviews 134 reviews
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2010
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