Articles on Traditional Crafts– category –
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【Owari Cloisonne】Jewelry Shines from the Heart of Japan
【Making Process】 Making the base The base is made of metal, glazed, and fired once. This process creates the base of the craft. Silver wire A process in which sterling silver wire is set along the contours of the design. Each piece is ... -
【Sanshu-Gawara】The demon that continues to protect the house with the roof tiles.
【Making Process of Sanshu-Gawara】 Modeling Molding the shape is based on the drawings. Not only the entire shape, but also craftsmen have to pay attention to the detail of design. Finishing Shaping the entire piece. A spatula is ... -
【Furoshiki cloth】Made in Japan! A Useful Cloth that can Wrap Anything
【Making Process of Furoshiki Cloth】 Textile dyeing A pattern is dyed onto the fabric. The process cannot be stopped, and the pattern is gradually formed in layers of color, which is a process that is never boring to watch. Washing Exce... -
【Kyo-Dolls】Best Quality Dress-Up Dolls
【History of Kyo-Dolls】 The evolution of dress-up dolls including its costume and make-up with playful variations amazes many people. However, if we look back to the Heian period (794-1185), there were already dolls that were even more ... -
【Sanada-Himo】A 6mm Cord saves Lives.
You can see the making process on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOtUEsshs4Q&t=38s YouTube 【Difference between Kumi-himo and Sanada-himo】 Sanada-himo is also known as protective equipment that even a katana cannot cut. One... -
【Nara Ink / Nara-Sumi】 Enjoy Japan with a Black Scent
【Making Process of Nara Ink】 Colored smoke Put rapeseed oil or sesame oil in an earthenware vessel and insert a lamp wick. Light a fire and remove soot from the lid. Dissolving glue and stirring raw materials To dissolve glue evenly at... -
【Shigaraki-Ware】Shigaraki Ware that blends in and fits in with Daily Life
【Making Process of Shigaraki-Ware】 Molding The soil is extracted from the bottom of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. It has excellent fire resistance and molds all kinds of products with warm colors. Decorating ceramics Another ch... -
【Kyoto Bow / Kyo-Yumi】Kyoto Bow attracts Attention From Kyudo Enthusiast around the World
【Making Process of Kyoto Bow】 Pasting-up Three layers are created by using multiple woods. The use of various materials makes it strong and supple. Shaving process The thickness of the craft is adjusted according to the strength of the... -
【Kiyomizu-Ware】 Traditional Handicrafts of Kyoto with a History of more than 400 Years
【Making Process of Kiyomizu-Ware】 Blending Soil Since Kyoto does not produce potter's clay, the clay is sourced from various regions and blended them together for the craft. Therefore, the clay has a variety of different impressions. M... -
【Kyo-Hyogu】Tableware used as Meditation
【Making Process of Kyo-Hyogu】 Assortment of fabrics This is the process of selecting the right materials for the work, such as paper, Japanese paper, and glue, adjusting to the design of the work. Processing the back side of the ...