400 Years of Gold Mastery: Kanazawa’s Gold Leaf Artisans | SLICE

For over 400 years, Kanazawa has been the heart of gold leaf craftsmanship. This ancient art was brought to life during the Edo period when the Maeda overlords invited skilled artisans from Kyoto and Tokyo to settle in the city. Today, their legacy endures in the workshops that dot Kanazawa’s historic streets.
One such artisan is Shigeru Yamazaki, a master gold leaf craftsman. Trained by a master himself, Shigeru now works alongside his wife, both dedicated to keeping this exquisite tradition alive. The process is painstakingly precise, done entirely by hand due to the delicate nature of gold leaf, which can be stretched to astonishing thinness. Mastering this craft takes at least a decade of practice, patience, and passion.
Kanazawa’s gold leaf doesn’t just adorn temples and traditional crafts; it symbolizes the enduring spirit of a city committed to preserving its cultural treasures. Through artisans like Shigeru Yamazaki, the golden legacy of Kanazawa continues to shine, a testament to the art of transmission and the beauty of tradition.
Documentary: A World of Colours - Japan in Yellow
Directed by: Stéphane Jacques
Production : ZED
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[@lynnmanning2795]

My late mother, taught me how to gold leaf trays and other early American objects of treasure. Handling gold leaf is very concentrating art. This Japanese tribute to the arts is wonderful!

[@johngray8606]

I was there, my dear friend Keiko Saeki took me to experience this.
Unforgettable. This was many years ago. We are like family. Much love between us.❤❤❤❤❤

[@idee7896]

Beautiful!

[@janerobinson5944]

Japanese honors trades of all kinds. They are anamazing society where apprenticeship is honored. I love their hand crafts.❤

[@caramelhoni6881]

LOVE, LOVE Slice! Very informative channel!

[@igweogba6774]

Gold is always attractive

[@ericbabcock846]

As a self trained artist immersed in Japanese culture 40 + years.
Domo Gozaimashita Domo
EBABCOCK

[@brendalazoaquino4102]

Slice es mi favorito, traducir en español

[@irwintatyana9066]

love to buy from you gold leaf

[@michaptak4314]

oishi desu

[@odobenus2221]

to the point 3:20

[@gowdsake7103]

Eating gold is UTTERLY pointless crap

[@rene-pu5yv]

Gold dingle berries, what next ? Still smells like shit 🎉

[@Hume7123]

This gold art technique originated from china long ago.

[@kreterakete]

One Part Mixed with another ? Confusing docu !