Collection: TAKENAKA KINSAI - gold leaf decoration -
Takenaka kinsai is a studio in Saga-Arashiyama, Kyoto, that develops the technique of kinsai craft, in which kimonos are decorated with gold and silver foil and metal powder, in the fields of "tableware" and "stationery".
Kinsai is a delicate process of handling 0.0001 mm-thick foil, which is used in multiple layers to create a fresh and glittering look. It is one of the important techniques that characterize Kyo-yuzen.
The father, a craftsman with more than 50 years of experience, and his son, a designer, are exploring "Kinsai of the future" that is not limited to Japanese-style clothing.
Kinsai is a delicate process of handling 0.0001 mm-thick foil, which is used in multiple layers to create a fresh and glittering look. It is one of the important techniques that characterize Kyo-yuzen.
The father, a craftsman with more than 50 years of experience, and his son, a designer, are exploring "Kinsai of the future" that is not limited to Japanese-style clothing.
