Bamboo weaving with the beauty of pattern
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Bamboo weaving with the beauty of pattern |
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HISTORY Kaga clan hired famed craftsmen with high wages Because of its light weight and resiliency, bamboo was used widely as material for armors, musical instruments, furnishings as well as in industrial and daily wares. Kaga clan hired a number of famed craftsmen with high wages and had them manufacture ladles and flower vases for tea ceremonies and flower arrangements. There were always a number of patronized bamboo craftsmen in the clan's Craftsman's House. CHARACTERISTICS Gaining renewed popularity as quality speaks by itself After the war, woven bamboo wares were temporarily replaced by cheap plastic wares. However, as natural and quality products regained favor of the public, the woven bamboo wares are attracting renewed popularity. Ishikawa's woven bamboo wares are appreciated as handicrafts and used in tea ceremonies and flower arrangements rather than simple folk gift items. Varieties of weaving techniques have been developed by the craftsmen of old and new in the pursuit of elaborate techniques and beautiful finishes. |