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TENUGUI_TAGANE (chisel)

TENUGUI_TAGANE (chisel)

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(about 350mm×900ｍｍ)
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LOCAL in Kyoto

We have made Tenugui from various interesting things we found during our continuous research in Kyoto. Not only are the patterns cute, but because they are based on time-consuming "research" in Kyoto, each pattern has a story or reason.

Chisel

A chisel is a tool used by craftsmen of Kazari-kanugu. Kazari-kanugu is metal fittings decorated with decorations, and generally refers to decorations for temples, shrines, portable shrines, and Buddhist altars. Nowadays, they are mechanized and are rarely made by hand. However, “Morimoto Kazari Kanagu Seisakusho” has been making Kazari metal fittings mainly by hand for about 140 years since its establishment.

Tools of "Morimoto Kazari Kanagu Seisakusho".

Tools called "chisels" are indispensable in the making of Kazari-kinzoku (metal ornaments). The craftsman selects the chisel that matches the design from among thousands of types of chisels, and carves the design by striking them one by one with a hammer.

A pattern selected from thousands of types of chisels

The chisels are borrowed from "Morimoto Kazari Kanagu Seisakusho" and printed into the pattern of Tenugui . The patterns of the chisels placed in a square are all different from each other. The subtle differences are filled with the greatness of Kyoto craftsmanship.

Created by Ihara Senkou

Ihara Senkou / Established in 1962

This Tenugui is dyed by hand on a 25 meter line at Ihara Senkou. In this day and age when most dyeing is done by machine or inkjet, this Tenugui is dyed by hand and the finished quality of the Tenugui is very valuable.

Collaborative Production and Design with KYOTO T5

The design was selected after a competition in which researchers at the KYOTO TRADITIONAL CULTURE INNOVATION LABORATORY (within Kyoto University of the Arts) each reflected on the culture that is being lost as they have seen and felt it in their research activities to date.

graphic design
Chihana Mizobe / Momoka Araki

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