From 36aec28a7e0a26b97d8ca473ef6ea93089de1071 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Stefan Imhoff Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2023 10:36:46 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] feat: add section with Noh mask example --- src/content/journal/2023/shokunin.mdx | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/content/journal/2023/shokunin.mdx b/src/content/journal/2023/shokunin.mdx index f3f3fce..532240a 100644 --- a/src/content/journal/2023/shokunin.mdx +++ b/src/content/journal/2023/shokunin.mdx @@ -163,6 +163,14 @@ One of the most renowned tattoo artists is Horiyoshi III, Japans undisputed tatt [The Reluctant Master](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CdmgXUa6d8) is a short documentary about Sasuke, one of Japan’s well-known blacksmith brands. Yasuhiro Hirakawa is the master of a 22 generation old tradition leading back to ancient times when his predecessors crafted guns for Japanese Daimyō (Warlords). For the last 5 generations since 1867, they have produced knives and gardening scissors, where the most expensive items can cost up to tens of thousands of dollars. A second short documentary shows him creating a [$35,000 Bonsai Scissor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD2XGwmRJi8). +### Crafting a Traditional Japanese Noh Mask + + + +Noh is a traditional Japanese theater art with a legacy that dates back to the 14th century. It often draws from traditional literature and often involves the supernatural, with masks playing an important role in the performance. + +In this [short documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7bPmVp4LRY) Mitsue Nakamura carefully crafts each mask from Japanese cypress, cutting and chiseling it to create the nose, lips, and eyes. She then applies coating and lacquers, mixing a concoction of seashell powder and rice glue. Pigments are hand-blended and the teeth are blackened in a practice known as ohaguro, which has been around since the 8th century. + ### Underwear (Atelier)