From 93a468142e6383174b8cb49c3a71d5713e91c725 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Stefan Imhoff Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:10:24 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] feat: add content to essay --- src/content/journal/2023/shokunin.mdx | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/content/journal/2023/shokunin.mdx b/src/content/journal/2023/shokunin.mdx index ecf6d78..cd026f8 100644 --- a/src/content/journal/2023/shokunin.mdx +++ b/src/content/journal/2023/shokunin.mdx @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: "Shokunin: The Spirit of an Artisan" slug: shokunin date: 2023-03-08 +updated: 2024-02-10 author: Stefan Imhoff description: The Japanese word “shokunin” describes an artisan or craftsman. In this essay, I investigate the meaning and history of the word and show a variety of examples. cover: /assets/images/cover/shinto-gate.webp @@ -177,6 +178,14 @@ Noh is a traditional Japanese theater art with a legacy that dates back to the 1 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. +### Masterful Techniques Unveiled! Japan’s Top 5 Artisan Skills + + + +This [captivating documentary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBPZ9pX4zaE) explores Japan's elite artisanal craftsmanship, highlighting five traditional skills that embody the nation's commitment to precision. From Hacoa's walnut wooden keyboards to Nihon Takkyu's premium hinoki table tennis equipment, each segment unveils the extraordinary detail of Japanese craftsmanship. + +The documentary delves into the unique cultivation of Kami bananas, Uchiyama Industrial Co.'s sophisticated cork stopper production using Portuguese cork, and Kyugetsu Co.'s intricate Ichimatsu doll-making. It meticulously showcases the specialized techniques, materials, and traditions that define these exceptional crafts, while illuminating the artisans' profound commitment to preserving their time-honored skills. + ### Underwear (Atelier)