Kyo-yuzen Scarf / Blue

Product Description

Product Story

General Product Information

This exquisite scarf showcases the traditional art of Kyo Yuzen, meticulously hand-painted by skilled artisans. It features auspicious traditional Japanese patterns, making it a perfect gift. Each piece is a unique blend of culture and craftsmanship, ideal for those who appreciate the beauty of heritage designs.

 Product History

When did these crafts start to craft?：400 years ago / 1600AD / Edo period in Japan

Kyo-yuzen originated with Miyazaki Yuzenzai, a fan painter (a craftsman who paints pictures on fans) who was active in Kyoto. During the Edo period (1603-1868), a law was issued prohibiting extravagance and calling on people to be thrifty.  As a result, extravagant kimonos with gilding, tie-dyeing, embroidery, etc. were banned. However, it developed "Kyo-yuzen" a colorful and beautiful dyed kimono, which was a cutting-edge fashion that attracted the attention of the masses.

Craftsman Story

Craftsman Profile

Okayama Kyo-yuzen Studio

Okayama Kyo-yuzen Studio is home to the first female traditional craftsman in Japan to specialize in hand-painted Yuzen, who is also the first female Yuzen master. She has been awarded the prestigious title of "Kyoto Prefecture Traditional Industry Excellent Technician - Master Craftsman of Kyoto." Along with her, our workshop boasts three traditional craftsmen who are specialists in hand-painted Yuzen. Our workshop attracts those who aspire to be the traditional craftsmen of tomorrow, inspired by the skills of these experts.

Craftsman Passion

Infusing New Sensibilities into Kyo-yuzen

While leveraging the tradition of hand-painted Yuzen, we also utilize modern colors and designs to create beautiful products that match contemporary tastes, extending beyond traditional kimonos to include accessories such as scarves. We encourage you to experience the excellence of hand-painted Yuzen for yourself.

Your Contribution to Craftsman

Customer Voice

Due to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!

Income for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?

As written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. There are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer / craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!

We made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.
Current state of the Crafts Market / Benefits brought by Suigenkyo

Measurement

Width : 30cm
Height : 180cm
Weight : 50g

Material & Caution

Materials

Silk

Caution

If we do not have the product in stock, it will take a month to produce.