2022年7月

Japanese manners and customs

[Japanese traditional crafts: Japanese fabric flower(tsumami saiku)- KYOTO KAORIYA

What is Japanese traditional fabric flower(tsumami saiku)? Tsumami saiku is a traditional Japanese fabric flower craft in which small square strips are folded and glued together to form flowers, butterflies, and other shapes on a base paper. Japanese fabric flower(tsumami saiku) is made of thin plain-weave silk or chirimen cloth called habutae, which is used for the lining of kimono. The glue used in tsumi-zaiku is made from wheat-based Shofu-zushi or rice glue (Hime-zushi), which is cooked in a kettle using a traditional method. Historically, the craft originated in the early Edo period (1603-1868), and combs, hairpins, and kusudama made of this paste became very popular in the middle of the Edo period (1603-1868). After the Meiji period (1868-1912), the art of tsumami-e (knob prints) went through several ups and downs, but today, tsumami-e with an artistic touch is still […]

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【Traditional dyed products】What is Yuzen? About Yuzen Techniques and Characteristics by Production Area

What is Yuzen? Those who are familiar with kimono have heard of yuzen at least once. Yuzen is a dyeing method for patterns when dyeing cloth using rice, which has been indispensable to the Japanese people since ancient times. The name “yuzen” is said to have originated in the Edo period (1603-1867) from a Kyoto fan painter (Miyazaki Yuzenzai), who applied the then popular fan painting style to the pattern of kosode, and the dyeing process became widespread. The characteristics of the patterns are known as curvilinear and simplified animals, plants, vessels, and landscapes, etc. Natural dyes were used as raw materials for the colors, but in recent years chemical dyes have been used. The technique of preventing dyeing by gluing, which is said to be the most distinctive feature of yuzen dyeing, prevents neighboring colors from mixing by placing […]

Traditional culture in Japan

What is the difference between Omotesenya, Urasenya and Mushanokoji styles?

Sado is a traditional Japanese culture. It is not simply about making tea, but also has “wabi-sabi” in its depth, and you can learn about the aesthetic sense and customs unique to Japan. One of the biggest concerns for those who want to start Sado is “which styles to join. In order to choose a style, you must first learn about the different styles. In this article, we will introduce three representative styles of Sado. We hope you will find it helpful in choosing a style. What are the “three senya” schools, Omotesenya, Urasenya, and Mushanokoji Senya? There are three representative styles of Sado, known as the “San-senke. ●Omotesenya ●Urasenya ●Mushanokoji Senya Mushanokoji Senke These three styles were originally created by Sen no Rikyu, but they were divided into three different schools in later generations, and their emphasis, manners, and […]

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What is Kimono? Types of Kimono (Japanese Clothing)

What is kimono? The word kimono( Japanese clothes) was originally created in the Meiji period (1868-1912) to describe Japanese clothing as opposed to Western clothing. The word “kimono” As western clothes permeated Japanese culture over time, the word “kimono” began to be used to refer to Japanese clothing and kimonos, rather than the general clothing that was originally meant to be worn. In the course of time, it came to refer to clothing used for kimonos such as haori and kimonos for kimono, etc. Main Classifications of Clothing Clothing in general can be classified into three main categories, which are explained in detail below. Hangover type Hangover type garments are those that are wrapped or hung on the body without being cut or sewn. Kanto-i style This type of garment is made by cutting holes or slits in the cloth […]

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What is Japanese Embroidery? History and Techniques of Japanese Embroidery

What is Japanese Embroidery? Japanese embroidery is an embroidery technique that has been practiced in Japan since ancient times. The patterns on kimono and other garments are created using the advanced techniques cultivated in Japanese embroidery. Japanese embroidery makes kimonos look luxurious and gives “meaning to wear” by designing lucky charms. In this article, we will introduce such Japanese embroidery. History of Japanese Embroidery The history of Japanese embroidery is said to be long, beginning around the 5th century when it was introduced from the continent along with Buddhism. Later, as time went by, embroidery, which had previously been used mostly for embroidering Buddhist statues for religious purposes, came to be widely used for clothing decoration, and Japanese original techniques were created one after another. Most of the techniques used today were perfected by artisans from the Momoyama to Edo […]

Japanese manners and customs

What is Chanoyu? The relationship with the tea ceremony and its general manners.

What is Chanoyu? The relationship with the tea ceremony and its general manners. What is Chanoyu? Chanoyu, sometimes called “chanoyu” overseas, is one of the representative manners of Japanese culture. Many people learn chanoyu in order to understand the spirit of hospitality and manners, and tea ceremony classes and casual tea ceremonies are held all over town. This article introduces the characteristics and history of chanoyu for those who would like to study it or for beginners. In the latter half of the article, an overview of the manners of tea ceremony is also introduced. What is chanoyu? “Chanoyu” is the modern term for a tea ceremony or tea party. The owner of the tea house prepares matcha (powdered green tea) and serves it to his or her guests, who all enjoy the tea. As the chanoyu culture spread and […]