Craft · No. 53
No. 53その他の繊維製品
Kaga Embroidery
加賀繍
kaga nui · 石川県
Kaga Embroidery is a traditional needlework craft from Ishikawa Prefecture, rooted in the refined cultural heritage of Kanazawa. It is distinguished by its rich, layered colors, intricate stitching patterns, and a graceful aesthetic nurtured under the patronage of the Kaga domain.
- Origin
- 石川県
- Category
- その他の繊維製品
- Materials
- Silk · Gold · Silver
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
Kaga Embroidery traces its roots to the flourishing cultural environment of Kanazawa under the Kaga domain, one of feudal Japan's wealthiest domains o…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
Kaga Embroidery is distinguished by its sophisticated combination of multiple needlework techniques. Among the most representative are hira-nui (flat…
No. IVClimate
Ishikawa Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan and experiences high humidity and overcast winters. This moist climate naturally preserves the suppleness o…
