Translations:Yūzen/5/en
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Techniques
Yūzen dyeing involves several stages:
- Design sketching (shitae): The design is drawn onto silk with charcoal or ink.
- Rice paste resist (itome-nori): Fine lines of paste are applied along the design outlines to prevent dyes from bleeding.
- Hand painting (tegaki): Dyes are carefully brushed into the outlined areas, often in gradations (bokashi).
- Steaming and washing: The fabric is steamed to set the colors, then washed to remove the resist.
- Embroidery and gold leaf (optional): Luxury garments may be further enhanced with embroidery, gold, or silver leaf.
