Kanazawa gold leaf

About Kanazawa gold leaf

The origins of gold leaf making in Kanazawa is unclear, but it is known to have been already been in production at least during the late 16th century, based on a historical document that recorded the Kaga Domain (in present-day Ishikawa Prefecture) ordering the manufacture of gold and silver leaf.
●Designated as a Traditional Craft of Japan in 1977

Kanazawa gold leaf Creator

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