YumeYusai Yume-Korozome Dyeing Master Yusai Okuda

Dye master
Okuda　Yusai　Profile

Born 1950 in Kumano city of mie prefecture.
Mothers were the lineage of the generation after generation dyeing teacher.
After learning painting engraving, he studied Western and japanese clothing,design,and Kyoto-style dye.
In 1980,he formedthe Yusai Dyeing Laboratory,perfecting a number of new techniques.

IIn 1990, he succeeded in recreating the formerly mystery-shrouded "Korozen" dye. His constant efforts to undertake new challenges have had a major effect on the dye industry. His workshop, Arashiyama Yusaitei, is held in Arashiyama, the Saga region of Kyoto, said to be among the most beautiful of Kyoto's scenic locations. The building holds 130 years of history, formerly the site of the inn "Chidori" where famous author Yasunari Kawabata wrote his novel entitled "The Sound of the Mountain." Participants in the workshop can experience dyeing, and view or purchase his works. Reservations required.

Yume-korozome

A dyeing technique developed bu Yusai Okuda in 1990 after researching the clothing of former emperors in Kyoto's Koryuji. Based on the light source, ink black changes into dark red, deep blue into wine red, green into brown, and brown into reddish brown. Okuda believes that this beautiful phenomenon of changing color is a part of Japan's own unique culture. For example, Japan's tradition of "simple refinement" perceives beauty in the changin seasons.

Expressing the beauty of ever-changing nature can be called a special aspect of Japanese culture.
Thus, he considers Yume-korozome to be a technique born from the aesthetic value placed on color change by Japanese people.