Traditional Crafts of Tokyo Tokyo Metropolitan Government Murayama-Oshima Tsumugi Tokyo Some-Komon Honba Kihachijo TEXTURED SILK PONGEE FINE PATTERNED DYEING SILK FABRIC OF HACHIJO ISLAND ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics The Murayama Navy Kasuri (hazed patterns) The appearance of komon dates back to the During the Muromachi Period (1392―1568) a silk originates from the weaving of cross kasuri which Muromachi Period (1392―1568). During the Edo fabric from the Island of Hachijo-jima was presented emerged in Bunka Era year 10 (1814), and the well Period (1603―1868), the dyeing of kamishimo under the name kitsumugi. Striped fabric was then crib kasuri (formal upper garments) for Daimyo (feudal lords) woven from the which emerged began in the region, forming a place of production. beginning of around Tempo Ise paper patterns were used for the dyeing. It has the Edo Period Era year 5 a dignified style with fine geometric pattern and (1603― 1868). (1840). In simple color. After the mid- the mid-Edo ■ Main Areas of Manufacture Edo Period, the Period (1603- Shinjuku Ward, Setagaya Ward, Nerima Ward, etc. patterns changed -1868), the to solid stripes thickly woven and cross-stripe kasuri became patterns in well known. yellow, orange, These styles and black. Widely combined, used after the were adapted Bunka/Bunsei Era to form the (1804―1829) Oshima-style for everyday wear. kasuri which then developed into the Murayama-Oshima Tsumugi. ■ Main Areas of Manufacture ■ Main Areas of Manufacture Musashimurayama City, Mizuho Town, Akishima City Hachijo-jima Edo Kimekomi Ningyo Tokyo Ginki Tokyo Tegaki Yuzen POSTED MATERIAL DOLL SILVERWARE HAND-PAINTED KIMONO ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics The original form is the Kamo Doll of the Kamo The history of ginki is very long. Ginki dates back It is told that Yuzen Miyazaki established yuzen-zome Shrines in Kyoto. The doll is made by first carving to 916 when Engishiki (procedures of the Engi (yuzen dyeing) during the Edo Period (1603― 1868). grooves into a wooden base then wedging the cloth Era) took place. During the mid-Edo Period (1603 Around the Bunka/Bunsei Era (1804―1829), many into the grooves. Dolls made in Tokyo vary to those ―1868), it was also widely used among the Daimyo-held made in Kyoto with its slender face and delicate common people. Today, Tokyo is the main area of dyers moved facial features. manufacture. Various items are made by various to Edo (later soldering techniques of tankin (hammering), chokin renamed as (chiseling), and kiribame (cut & overlay). Tokyo). The ■ Main Areas of Manufacture ■ Main Areas of Manufacture nobility of its Taito Ward, Sumida Ward, Arakawa Ward, etc. Taito Ward, Arakawa Ward, Bunkyo Ward, etc. design and the lighter tones used within the reserve are the main characteristics of the yuzen- zome. ■ Main Areas of Manufacture Shinjuku Ward, Nerima Ward, Nakano Ward, etc. Tama Ori Tokyo Kumihimo Edo Shikki TAMA WEAVE BRAIDED CORDS LACQUER WARE ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics Hachioji has a long history of silk weaving. In the The origin of kumihimo dates back to before the Edo Edo shikki began when Ieyasu Tokugawa entered Bunsei Era (1818―1829), various techniques Period (1603―1868). Manufacture thrived when the Edo Castle in 1590 and invited lacquer craft were introduced. In the beginning of the Meiji Period demand for arms increased with the establishment of from Kyoto. After the Kyoho Era (1716―1735), (1868―1912), the Shogunate. it became popular as an everyday article for the many of these Kumihimo further common people. Edo shikki is characterized as the techniques and developed in tableware product for commercial use, such as soba methods became detail with the dishes. The make is durable and practical. commonly addition of wabi- used. Textures sabi (concepts of Omeshi- of elegance ■ Main Areas of Manufacture ori (silk crepe and simplicity). Taito Ward, Chuo Ward, Adachi Ward, etc. weave), tsumugi Even today, (pongee), and kumihimo retains kasuri (hazed the traditional patterns) have features of grace style that is and high degree supported by of elegance. the traditional techniques and history. ■ Main Areas of Manufacture ■ Main Areas of Manufacture Hachioji City Taito Ward, Suginami Ward, Kita Ward, etc. 2 Edo Bekko Edo-Bake Tokyo Butsudan TORTOISESHELL PRODUCTS PAINT BRUSHES BUDDHIST ALTARS ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics The history of bekko is very long. Bekko ware can The origin of the Edo-bake comes to being when this The first butsudan were made during the Genroku be found in the Seisho-in Treasure House in Nara, name for these hake (paintbrushes) were fi rst found Period (1688―1704) by cabinet-makers as a side- but the intricate molds only became possible during recorded in the literature of the mid-Edo Period job using their own technique. With the prosperity the Edo Period (1603―1868) with the introduction (1603―1868). There are seven kinds of Edo-bake of Buddhism, cabinet-makers devoted themselves of the technique to combine pieces together. including paperhanger's brushes and dyeing brushes. solely to the butsudan craft. It is said that from Bekko ware made in Tokyo is characterized by its These brushes are one of the important tools that around 1840, China-imported timber was used. It ornamentation using the makie technique (sprinkled support the Japanese culture. fully uses the woodwork for the plain pattern that picture), sculpture and inlay, used for items such as wholly conveys the Edo temperament. spectacle frames. ■ Main Areas of Manufacture ■ Main Areas of Manufacture ■ Main Areas of Manufacture Taito Ward, Arakawa Ward, Adachi Ward, etc. Bunkyo Ward, Taito Ward, Sumida Ward, etc. Taito Ward, Sumida Ward, Shinjuku Ward, etc. Edo Tsumami-Kanzashi Tokyo Gakubuchi Edo Zoge HAIR ORNAMENTS WITH PRONGS PICTURE FRAMES IVORY CARVINGS ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics The craft of the tsumami-kanzashi began during Frames engraved with features and mounting that The techniques of zoge carving were introduced the Edo Period (1603―1868). It is considered that were passed along from the Ancient times are from China during the Nara Period (710―784). tsumamikanzashi had first emerged in the Kyoto- referred to as Japanese frames. Western frames During the Azuchi-Momoyama Period (1568― Osaka area then were first made during the Meiji Period (1868― 1600), it was also was passed on to 1912) to meet the needs of western painters. used for netsuke Edo. Today, however, Today, frames of a newer taste have developed while (ornamental Tokyo is the main making good use of the traditional lacquer craft buttons). The area of production. techniques of Japan to accommodate the changes features of zoge As hair accessory with time. are widely adored for women, it sets ■ Main Areas of Manufacture with the smooth off clothes including Taito Ward, Toshima Ward, Arakawa Ward, etc. texture, beautiful kimono worn at New gloss, lightness Year's, Coming of apt for handicrafts Age Day, Shichi- and a semi-opaque, go-san (festival for milky white shade. children aged 3, 5, and 7) and for Japanese dances. ■ Main Areas of Manufacture ■ Main Areas of Manufacture Taito Ward, Arakawa Ward, Sumida Ward, etc. Taito Ward, Bunkyo Ward, Sumida Ward, etc. Edo Sashimono Edo Sudare Edo Sarasa WOOD JOINERY REED BLINDS PRINTED SILK CALICO ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics As the consumer lifestyle developed during the During the Heian Period (794―1185), sudare blinds Sarasa was brought to Japan during the Muromachi Genroku Period (1688―1704), joinery was already were used in court, but they are currently known from Period (1392―1568). Its import increased during known as a special craftsmanship, differentiated the fi rst essay of Japan-Makura no Soshi. It is said the Edo Period (1603―1868), when imitation from larger cabinet-making crafts. Samurai families, that the main dyeing began and merchants, and theatrical actors made Edo technique was dyers specializing sashimono makers very busy. Edo sashimono is established in in the technique manufactured without using nails while freely using the beginning started to appear. a technique of hiding secret storage spaces within of the Edo In leaf and floral the joinery. Period (1603 designs, it uses ■ Main Areas of Manufacture ―1868) and over 30 stencils, Taito Ward, Arakawa Ward, Koto Ward, etc. that there were layering the colors blind makers carefully with a specializing in paintbrush to make the craft. The a 3-dimensional raw materials look. Sarasa used bestow has its unique an interesting characteristics feature to the with its depth of product. color. ■ Main Areas offM Manufacture f t ■ Main Areas of Manufacture Taito Ward, Minato Ward Shinjuku Ward, Toshima Ward, Arakawa Ward, etc. 3 Tokyo Honzome Yukata Edo Wazao Edo Ishogi Ningyo INDIGO DYED SUMMER KIMONO JAPANESE FISHING RODS COSTUMED DOLLS ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics Yukata was worn in bathing at the start, originating The manufacturing of these natural bamboo tsugizao Ishogi Ningyo is the general name given to dolls from yukatabira (a bathrobe) in the Heian period. (jointed fishing rods) began in the Kyoho Era displayed in March, May and Ichimatsu dolls, etc. Acotton, unlined yukata worn after bathing was (1716―1735) of the Edo Period (1603―1868). that can be dressed and undressed. The doll's origin in fashion in the Edo period, and became a street Followed by historical developments resulting in is Kyoto, becoming popular in Edo after the Kan- clothes later. The unique way of dyeing called the emergence of prominent products. The most ei Era (1624―1644) of the Edo Period (1603― chusen has been applied to the dyeing of yukata, signifi cant features of wazao are the production of 1868).