With the introduction of Buddhism
The embroidery was brought to the Kaga province from Kyoto in the early Muromachi Period along with the missionary work of Buddhism. It was used as a decoration for Buddha such as the rugs for Buddhist statues and the monk's robe. It was uniquely developed in Kaga and became known as Kaga embroidery.
The characteristics of the Kaga embroidery is the style where the same pattern is embroidered on both the outer and inner sides of the fabric, allowing easy repair in case a thread is cut. Also the gorgeous yet delicate presentation created by the techniques such as gradation and padding embroidery is another feature.
