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All original designs hand-made by you, stitch by stitch.
Kaga-nui embroidery, a lavish embroidery using silk, is a long-loved heritage craft from Kanazawa since the 14th century, alongside the arrival of Buddhism. By the 16th century, this same technique was sought after for the military jackets of feudal lords and the kimono of ladies and princesses. Nowadays, it is used in dresses, stoles, accessories, interior designs and other aspect of everyday life.
Kaga-nui embroidery uses a variety of colored silk, gold, and silver threads, all hand-sewn. Techniques like 'niku-ire nui', creating a three-dimensional effect, and 'bokashi nui', achieving subtle gradations by changing thread colors, are sure to give this particular variety away.
At ' Kaga-nui embroidery IMAI', the only place in Ishikawa Prefecture inheriting these techniques, you can experience embroidery while shadowing traditional craftsmen. Finished works can be made into keychains, hair ties, or straps on the same day, becoming a unique treasure you may never forget.
Traditional craftsperson Sachiko Yokoyama introduces the process of Kaga-nui embroidery.
Each stitch revels the next beautiful pattern.
Studio space is decorated as a gallery with various Kaga-nui embroidery works.
Kaga-nui embroidery on a black kimono with gold thread cranes.
Threads are hand-twisted for easy handling and a gorgeous finish.
About 5,000 types of thread color samples cover one wall of the workshop.
A program to experience embroidering flower petals.
Finished piece is made into a same-day memento to take home.
Some reviews are translated by AI.
You can try out and learn traditional Kaga-nui embroidery here! I made a DIY keychain, hair accessory, and some other cute little items. I picked up lots of new techniques and ended up with some beautiful decorations. The embroidery process was smooth and really enjoyable—highly recommend!
