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Enjoy a Moment of Healing With the Fantastic Lights of Gifu Paper Lanterns from Gifu Prefecture! The Soft Glow of These Lanterns, Handcrafted by Skilled Artisans, Is Popular All Over the World!
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A Close Look at the Raden Craftsmen Who Preserve the Traditional Japanese Craft of Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. Made of Brightly Colored Seashells, They're Truly Works of Art!
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Yamagata Casting Is an Essential Part of Japan's Tea Ceremony Culture. A Quick Look at the Traditional Craft of Yamagata City, Yamagata and How It's Made!
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Learn About the Spirit of Craftsmanship of Buddhist Altar Lacquerers of Takaoka Butsudan, A Traditional Craft of Takaoka, Toyama! These Beautiful Lacquer Techniques Aren't Mastered Overnight!
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A Look Inside the World of an Embroiderer Who Revives Memories With His Craftsmanship. A Traditional Japanese Craft Where the Craftsman's Heart and Soul Goes Into Every Single Stitch!
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Introducing the Outstanding Craftsmanship of Tokyo Some-Komon! The Delicate Designs of These Kimono and Obi Are Carefully Handmade by Artisans
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The Splendid Craftsmanship of Yamanaka Lacquerware, a Traditional Craft of Ishikawa Prefecture. Enjoy the Precious Production Process, Which Is All Done by Hand!
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Kyo Sashimono - A Traditional Craft in Kyoto That Has Been Passed Down Since the Heian Period. A Rare Glimpse Into the Making of a Craft That Makes for a Great Souvenir!
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It Takes Time and Advanced Skills To Make Edo Sashimono, a Traditional Furniture of Tokyo That Uses 0 Nails! One Woman, Fascinated by the Traditional Techniques of the Edo Period, Passes on the Essence of Edo to the Modern World
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The Appeal of Kumano Brushes, a Traditional Craft of Kumano, Hiroshima That Even Top Make-up Artists Are Paying Attention to! Get a Taste of Japan's Brush Culture, Which Has Been Growing in Popularity Since the Edo Period!
Let's spread the charm of Japan to the world with us.
製造は手作業で。広島県熊野町で作られる熊野筆
こちらの動画は「伝統工芸 青山スクエア」が公開した「手技TEWAZA「熊野筆」Japan Kumano Writing Brush/伝統工芸 青山スクエア Japan traditional crafts Aoyama Square」です。
書道や化粧筆など、日本の文化と切っても切り離せない筆。
熊野筆と聞いて美容に関心のある人はピンと来たかもしれませんね。
整った毛先が洗顔中の顔の毛穴の汚れをとり、きめこまやかな肌にしてくれると口コミが広がったのを覚えている人もいるのではないでしょうか。
また、チークブラシをセットにした商品「筆の心」も人気がありおすすめです。
広島県熊野町で作られる熊野筆の歴史
熊野筆は広島県安芸郡熊野町で生産される伝統工芸品です。
その昔、江戸時代に広島藩の産業奨励により筆作りを各地で学んだ若者たちがいました。
村に戻り、彼らが村民に筆の作り方を伝えたのが熊野筆の始まりです。
現在、町ではおよそ2,500名の方が手作業で熊野筆の生産に携わり、20名の伝統工芸士がいます。
熊野筆の歴史は挑戦の連続だったといっても過言ではありません。
戦後、日本各地の筆の生産地が筆作りをやめていくなか、熊野町は筆作りの技術を応用して、画筆や面相筆など、書筆以外の筆作りに取り組みました。
昭和30年代には、化粧品メーカーが化粧道具としての筆に着目し、熊野筆に白羽の矢があたります。
熊野筆で作られたファンデーションブラシはその品質の高さから国内外で評判に。
その成果や取り組みが認められ、昭和50年(1975年)には国の伝統的工芸品に指定されるにいたりました。
熊野筆の文化が受け継がれる企業
筆作りの文化が育まれた熊野町には、伝統工芸品として熊野筆を代表する企業「白鳳堂」があります。
白鳳堂は本社を熊野町に置いていますが、世界中からの観光客が訪れる京都にも店舗を構え、筆の文化を国内外に発信しています。
白鳳堂で取り扱っている化粧筆はギフトラッピングや名入れも可能で、プレゼントにもおすすめ。
そしてもうひとつ有名な筆工房に「竹宝堂」があります。
ファンデーションブラシをはじめとする化粧筆を専門に扱い、世界でもトップの化粧筆メーカーとして高い評価を得ている企業です。
熊野筆職人後継者問題への挑戦
熊野町で生産される熊野筆は、全国で生産される筆の8割を占めています。
しかし、ほかの伝統工芸と同じように、後継者への文化継承問題は熊野筆も例外ではありません。
筆作りの担い手を確保することが課題となっています。
というのも、交通網の発達から町の外へ働きに出る若者が増えたことや、筆作りには長く根気のいる手作業をするため、若者がやりたがらなくなったため。
このため、町や協同組合が熊野筆のPRや産業振興に尽力。
手作りの筆の良さに理解を示す人が着実に増えつつあります。
熊野筆紹介まとめ
動画では熊野筆がどのように作られるか紹介されています。
その職人技をとくとご覧ください。
伝統工芸である熊野筆を通して、日本の文化に思いを馳せてみるのもいいのではないでしょうか。
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Enshu Onigawara: Traditional Crafts Said to House the Souls of the Demons Themselves! Only the Most Skilled Craftsmen Can Produce Their Soul Piercing Glares. These Master Artisans in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Share Their Thoughts on Enshu Onigawara
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Boshu Uchiwa Is a Traditional Craft of Tateyama, Chiba That Gives You a Taste of Japanese Culture! Historic Craftsmanship From the Meiji Period as a Souvenir of Japan!
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The Gorgeous Carp Streamers of Kazo Saitama; One of the Few Carp Streamer Towns in Japan. The History of These Handmade Crafts and How They're Made!
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Aizu Paper Mache Akabeko - With Its Impressive Bright Red Coloring, This 400-Year-Old Folk Art of Aizu, Fukushima Is a Craft That Clearly Shows the Craftsman's Attention To Detail
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Traditional Japanese Crafts: Akita Woodworking. The History and Culture of Japanese Craftsmen Culminate to Create Beautiful Works of Art in Akita Prefecture
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Kumamoto Prefecture's Traditional Craft "Higo Zogan" Is a Work of Art! To Think That Iron Can Be Shaped to Be This Beautiful! Check Out the Renowned Craftsmanship of Japan!
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The Beautiful, Shiny "Kanazawa Gold Leaf" of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Is an Essential Part of Japan's Traditional Culture of Decorating Luxury Goods. How Are the Beautiful Products Made? Check Out This Video To Find Out!
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Iga Kumihimo: This Braided Cord Craft From Mie Prefecture Became a Hot Topic After Being Featured in the Popular Animated Film "Your Name." The Beautiful Designs Braided With Precise Techniques Are a Work of Art!
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The Beautiful Sound of the Koto: Hear the Entrancing Tones, Born of the Craftsmanship of Master Artisans
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True Craftsmanship! You Won't Be Able To Take Your Eyes off These Edo Brooms for Even a Second! How a Masterpiece of Tokyo That'll Last You 10 Years, Came To Be!
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Suruga Bamboo Ware: A Traditional Japanese Craft With Breathtaking Detail in Shizuoka Prefecture. You Won't Be Able To Take Your Eyes off These Amazing Works of Art!
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An Introduction to a Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Doll Production Workshop in Naruko, Miyagi Prefecture. These Cute Dolls, Made by Master Artisans, Make Great Souvenirs!
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