Traditional Crafts of Tokyo ● Management Support Section Commerce & Industry Division Bureau of Industrial and Labor Aff airs Tokyo Metropolitan Government 8-1,Nishishinjuku 2-chome,Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8001 Tel.03-5320-4659 https://dento-tokyo.jp/ ● Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center 2-5, Aoto 7-chome, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo 125-0062 http://www.tokyo-kosha.or.jp/ Published by Commerce and Industry Division Bureau of Industrial and Labor Aff airs Tokyo Metropolitan Government July,2018 Edition (30)92 Murayama-Oshima Tsumugi Tokyo Some-Komon Honba Kihachijo TEXTURED SILK PONGEE TOKYO FINE-PATTERNED DYEING SILK FABRICS FROM 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 o f 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). I n 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 i n 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 a s (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 WOVEN FABRICS BRAIDED CORDS LACQUERWARE ■ 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 i n 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 i s and high degree supported b y 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 Murayama-Oshima Tsumugi Tokyo Some-Komon Honba Kihachijo Edo Bekko Edo-Bake Tokyo Butsudan TEXTURED SILK PONGEE TOKYO FINE-PATTERNED DYEING SILK FABRICS FROM HACHIJO ISLAND TORTOISESHELL PRODUCTS EDO BRUSHES BUDDHIST ALTARS ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics ■ 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 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 originates from the weaving of cross kasuri which Muromachi Period (1392―1568). During the Edo fabric from the Island of Hachijo-jima was presented 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- 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 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 crib kasuri (formal upper garments) for Daimyo (feudal lords) woven from the the Edo Period (1603―1868) with the introduction (1603―1868). There are seven kinds of Edo-bake of Buddhism, cabinet-makers devoted themselves which emerged began in the region, forming a place of production. beginning o f of the technique to combine pieces together. including paperhanger's brushes and dyeing brushes. solely to the butsudan craft. It is said that from around Tempo Ise paper patterns were used for the dyeing. It has the Edo Period 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 Era year 5 a dignified style with fine geometric pattern and (1603― 1868). ornamentation using the makie technique (sprinkled support the Japanese culture. fully uses the woodwork for the plain pattern that (1840). I n simple color. After the mid- picture), sculpture and inlay, used for items such as wholly conveys the Edo temperament. the mid-Edo ■ Main Areas of Manufacture Edo Period, the spectacle frames. ■ Main Areas of Manufacture Period (1603- Shinjuku Ward, Setagaya Ward, Nerima Ward, etc. patterns changed ■ Main Areas of Manufacture ■ Main Areas of Manufacture Taito Ward, Arakawa Ward, Adachi Ward, etc. -1868), the to solid stripes Bunkyo Ward, Taito Ward, Sumida Ward, etc. Taito Ward, Sumida Ward, Shinjuku Ward, etc. thickly woven and cross-stripe kasuri became patterns i n 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 Edo Tsumami-Kanzashi Tokyo Gakubuchi Edo Zoge POSTED MATERIAL DOLL SILVERWARE HAND-PAINTED KIMONO ORNAMENTAL HAIRPINS PICTURE FRAMES IVORY CARVINGS ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics ■ History and Characteristics ■ 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 The craft of the tsumami-kanzashi began during Frames engraved with features and mounting that The techniques of zoge carving were introduced 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). 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). 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 tsumamikanzashi had first emerged in the Kyoto- referred to as Japanese frames. Western frames During the Azuchi-Momoyama Period (1568― into the grooves. Dolls made in Tokyo vary to those ―1868), it was also widely used among the Daimyo-held Osaka area then were first made during the Meiji Period (1868― 1600), it was also made in Kyoto with its slender face and delicate common people. Today, Tokyo is the main area of dyers moved was passed on to 1912) to meet the needs of western painters. used for netsuke facial features. manufacture. Various items are made by various to Edo (later Edo. Today, however, Today, frames of a newer taste have developed while (ornamental soldering techniques of tankin (hammering), chokin renamed a s Tokyo is the main making good use of the traditional lacquer craft buttons). The (chiseling), and kiribame (cut & overlay). Tokyo). The area of production.