Nagoya yuzen Dyed cloth is a nationally designated Traditional Craft Product handed down in Nagoya City, Aichi Pref. In the late 18th century, when the culture of Owari clan was flourishing and cultural exchange with other cities was actively pursued, the techniques of yuzen dyeing was introduced to this area by craftsmen from Kyoto. Since Nagoya had been the producing center of silk fabric, the techniques were easily soaked up. Compared with elaborate Kyoto yuzen, Nagoya yuzen dyeing is characterized by its quiet tones, which is thought to reflect the steady and frugal character of the local people. The number of colors used is kept to a minimum, or one color is graded to produce patterns in conformity with the local taste for the sober. There are two types of yuzen. One is a freehand painting technique and the other uses stencils, each of which has its own production process. The main product is cloth for making kimono.