笠原以津子
かさはら いつこ
Hand-painted Yuzen
One of the patterned dyeing techniques developed during the Edo period. It is said to have originated from fan paintings created by Miyazaki Yuzen-sai of Kyoto in the mid-Edo period.Characterized by hand-painting, it employs tube-drawing and toothpick paste resist dyeing to apply partial coloring. In Edo, influenced by samurai and merchant cultures, it developed subdued, calm color tones and simple compositions.
About the Craftsman
From Shōwa 57, he studied under Mr Yu Hayasaka, a Traditional Craftsman certified by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, and after mastering the craft through three years of live-in apprenticeship and four years of commuting apprenticeship, he set up his own business.He primarily creates works using the ‘muten yuzen’ technique, which involves painting directly onto the fabric, and produces not only kimonos but also accessories such as stoles and ties.
He also participates annually in cultural exchange activities overseas, such as teaching classes for foreign students.
Achievements
- 1995: Received the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Youth Division Award for Outstanding Skills
- Designated as an Arakawa Ward Registered Intangible Cultural Property Holder for Fiscal Year 2015
Contact us
- Location: 3-61-4-1203 Arakawa, Arakawa Ward
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Open daily)
- Phone: 080-5442-3518
- Homepage: http://itsuko.sakura.ne.jp
