Yonezawa Textile; Experience Authentic Traditional Handcraft in Wakuwaku-Kan

Throughout Japan, tradition of handcraft still exist, and people make thing with their hands. Here in Yonezawa, because of the heavy snowfall during wintertime, inhouse industry has keenly developed, making the most out of the blessing of nature. Natural materials are  obtained in the neighbourhood, such as silk, dyeing materials from chestnuts, oil, and urushi lacquer, and they are gracefully combined with such decency and talent of craftmen. Here in Wakuwaku-kan, you can actually experience the textile and dyeing, then bring your artwork home !  * Wakuwaku-kan official website

Last Update: March 10, 2010