yuzen
Yuzen dyeing refers to a traditional Japanese textile decoration method, most closely associated with kimono fabrics in Kyoto. It is a painterly, multi–color technique known for its fine outlines and rich color, often described as Kyoto or Kyo-Yuzen.
The technique developed in the Edo period, with Kyoto as its center of production. While the exact
In practice, a design is drawn on the fabric using a resist paste made from rice flour.
Today, yuzen remains a revered form of hand-crafted textile art. It survives in high-end, artisanal kimono production