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Edo Kimekomi Ningyou
After creasing on the doll's body, kimono
or whatever outfit that is suitable for the
doll is printed on the wood grain. |
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Tokyo Ginki
The use of silver has a long history in Japan,
with pieces found that date back to the year
916. By the middle of the Edo period the
use of silversmithery was widely accepted
among ordinary people. At present, Tokyo
is a major production center for silversmithery,
with products crafted from various methods,
including plating, carving and inlays. |
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Edo Kazarimusubi
Thanks to China's rope craftworks, Japan
has related masterpiece as well. Prawn, Turtle,
Crane are represents of happiness. |
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Edo Tsumami Kanzashi
Japanese traditional hairpins. Edo tsumami
kanzashi has pieces of silk cut into shapes
of birds and flowers to make the hairpins
look decorative. These women's ornamental
hairpins are used for the New Year, coming
of the age ceremony, festival for children
of ages three, five and seven, and dancing
parties. |
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Edo Sudare
Sudare is blinds made from natural bamboo.
The main techniques of production were established
around the Edo period, and there were even
professional sudare makers. Bamboo's natural
savor can be enjoyed in sudare. |
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Edo Hagoita
Hagoita is similar to a badminton racket,
but used only on special occasions, such
as the New Year's season. Some of them have
beautiful Japanese women or kabuki actors
painted, or sometimes embroidered on the
boad. |
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Tokyo Uchi Hamono and more about Knife
The tradition and technique were first developed
during the Edo period, and it was passed
down to today's artisans. Their work is highly
qualified and is valued higly for professional
use. |
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Edo Hyogu
Hyogu is a scroll or long sheet of paper
in which calligraphic art is hanged to display.
The art and skill of Hyogu arrived from China
along with Buddhism.@Up until Edo period,
only rich can afford such interior in their
own houses. |
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Kiri Kimekomi
Both Edo style and Kyo style can be found
in Asakusa. Life long treasure/jewel box. |
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Edo Kiriko
Kiriko is a cutting glass work established
in the Edo era. Traditional Japanese symbols
such as chrysanthemum and lattice are used
for kiriko patterns. |
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Edo Tegaki Chochin
Bamboo ribs or metal wires formed into a
spiral shape are used as the frames of Japanese
traditional paper chochin-lanterns. Letters
are painted in a calligraphic style called
Edomoji, which is characterized by uniquely
designed brushstrokes that create a balandes,
eye-catching structure of each letter. |
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Edo Bekko
Bekko, or tortoiseshell, has enjoyed great
popularity for a long time. A variety of
techniques were passed along during the Edo
period. Tortoiseshell are used for glass
frames as well. |
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Wakomono
Small Japanese handcrafts made of Boro/Furugi
(second hand textile). Used-to-be a great
ryokan turned to be a wonderful traditional
hand-made craft shop. |
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Edo Sashimono
Sashimono are custom made furniture and cabinetry
that are made without the use of nails. Samurai
and merchants mostly used sashimono. |
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Take-zaiku
Various bamboo knitting could arrange your
interior design enriched. |
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Edo Furin
How to cool your life in Edo period? No air
conditioning, no ice cream, but the sound
of colorful glass! |
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Tabi
Order made only to your foot (right foot
and left foot). Sumo wrestlers make their
own Tabi at this shop. |
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Edo Mokuhanga (Ukiyoe)
Wood carving with different color painting
makes this wonderful masterpiece. Hiroshige
and Hokusai are the most known. |
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Edo Hake
These brushes were referred to as Edo Hake
in books from the Edo period. Seven different
types of brushes were introducted, including
those for screen painters and dyeing. These
brushes have played an important role in
Japanese culture. |
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Yubi Ningyou and more dolls
The craftman can make your own finger doll
if only you could wait for 3 years. |
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Manakineko
Right paw for fortune, left one for peace?
Or, are you looking for Cat Cafe, Neko Cafe,
then this page will do. |
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Tougei
In pottery class, you can learn basic to
advanced skills of Japanese pottery and how
to use an electric wheel. Also you can learn
new and traditional techniques od coloring
and drawing. |
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Inshou (Inkan, Hanko)
Your own designed Hanko (Japanese stamp for
signature) is available. |
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Taiko
Japanese drum with natural wood. A 100cm
diameter can buy Toyota. |
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