Kyo Yuuzen dyeing is said to be invented by Miyazaki Yuuzen and has developed to become, along with Nishijin-ori, the most recognized Kyoto traditional industry. Yuuzen-style dyeing uses numerous subtly varied colors; most of which is unique by the world standard. The most distinctive feature is the pattern called Yuuzen-moyou, which illustrates curved and simplified drawings such as animals, plants, vessel and landscapes.  Technically speaking, Yuuzen is the syntheses of various different dyeing techniques that were used before the middle of Edo period. It has continued to evolve and improve over the years to this day. The design is also dynamic and changed according to popular taste and aesthetics of the era. Moriguchi Kakou, a renowned pioneer of Yuuzen, is famous for the Makinori technique, in which Makie, or gold lacquer is applied to Yuuzen dyeing. Like gold dust used in Makie lacquer techniques, small particles of resist-paste are usually added during the dyeing process. This unique invention has taken the beauty of Yuuzen to another level. Mr. Moriguchi was designated as a bearer of Important Intangible Cultural Assets, also referred to as a Living National Treasure, in 1967.