• 日光下駄 / NIKKO GETA

    竹皮で編み込んだ草履が夏は涼しく吸収性に優れ、冬は暖かく心地よい。台木(歯部)が破損しても草履部分がしっかりしていれば、交換できるサステナブルな伝統工芸です。鼻緒や竹皮の色など時代のニーズにあったアレンジとデザインを施すことで、着物や洋服にもコーディネイトとして楽しめます。

     

    Nikko geta is a traditional craft with a long history, and is handmade by craftsmen one by one using natural materials and inherited techniques. If the thong breaks as you continue to wear it and the rootstock wears out, it can be repaired or replaced, so you can continue to wear the pair with care. Nikko Geta is a sustainable product that expresses the Japanese spirit of "Mottainai" and is exactly what is needed in this era. In addition, in order to meet the needs of those who want to enjoy fashion in their daily lives, various arrangements are possible, such as the pattern of the strap, the color of the bamboo skin, and thedecoration of the rootstock. It's easy to express your unique personality, and you can enjoy coordinating it with both kimono and clothes.

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  • つまみ細工 / TSUMAMIZAIKU

    華やか、雅やかな京都で生まれ、宮中の絢爛な美への憧れを載せ江戸にわたり、 凛々しく、「粋」な町民文化によって育まれた 「つまみ細工」 。

    正絹をつまみ、折り畳み 花鳥風月を表す超絶技巧は、悠久の美への探求が生み出した 日本が誇る伝統美。

     

    The art of creating Tsumami-zaiku was born in the gorgeous and graceful city of Kyoto, and was later nurtured by the dignified and stylish culture of the townspeople in Edo (present-day Tokyo), who were inspired by the splendor and beauty of the imperial palace.

    To create Tsumami-zaiku, artisans pinch and fold pure silk to express the beauty of flowers, birds, the wind, and the moon. This superb technique preserves a traditional art that is the pride of Japan, created through an eternal quest for beauty.

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  • 都賀の座敷箒 / Broom in Tsuga City

    荒木時三商店の箒は100%手作りで、同じものは一つとして存在しません。それは、耐久性を確保するための緻密な手仕事と、箒作りに対する情熱が詰まった、まさに匠の逸品です。

     

    Furthermore, Araki Tokizo Shoten offers workshops for children and students, providing them with hands-on experience in broom making. This not only deepens their understanding and interest in traditional brooms but also ensures the continuity of broom-making culture to the next generation.

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