There are several techniques for creating the designs on kimono fabrics and Kyo-Yuzen, which originated in Kyoto towards the end of the 17th century, is the most famous. Often inspired by motifs from nature, Kyo-Yuzen is a process where dyes are applied directly to patterns drawn onto cloth. In this experience you have the rare opportunity to see a highly skilled artisan at work as he applies the dyes to silk panels in excruciatingly precise detail using techniques from 300 years ago. With his workshop part of his residence, you also have the chance to see how the working space was incorporated within the living space in Kyoto’s traditional-style machiya.