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| Cultural Resources Category | Intangible Cultural Properties |
|---|---|
| Cultural Properties Category | National Designation |
| Title | Bamboo Crafts |
| Designation Date | 2005/08/30 |
| Description | "About Important Intangible Cultural Property ""Bamboo Crafts"": ""Bamboo crafts"" were designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property on April 20, Showa 57 (1982), with recognition of practitioners considered as an ""additional recognition."" Bamboo crafts in Japan have a long history, dating back to the Jomon period when they were already excavated from ruins due to the abundance of bamboo. Techniques from the Tang Dynasty were introduced during the Nara period, and Japan's unique style emerged with the popularity of tea ceremonies in the medieval period. Since modern times, outstanding bamboo craft artists aiming for high artistic quality have emerged. Bamboo craft techniques involve weaving with finely split bamboo strips and crafting cylindrical bamboo items, highlighting the material's simple beauty and resilience. Bamboo crafts hold significant artistic value and occupy an important position in the history of crafts. Regarding the overview of holders: (1) Holder Name: Katsushiro Ichiji (also known as Katsushiro Soho) (2) Recognition Date: August 30, Heisei 17 (Passed away on January 28, Reiwa 5) (3) Overview of Holder: Born in Tochigi Prefecture in Showa 9 (1934), Katsushiro engaged in the production of bamboo agricultural tools from Showa 24 (1949). He learned bamboo craft techniques, including weaving, and studied under bamboo craft artists Yagisawa Keizo and Saito Bunseki from around Showa 40(1965), deepening his knowledge and skills. Katsushiro is highly skilled in a wide range of bamboo craft techniques, from the selection of bamboo material, preparation of the material, braiding, dyeing, and lacquering. He uses a wide variety of bamboo materials to suit the subject matter of his works and combines various braiding techniques with a focus on 'weaving', effectively using varied patterns and the dynamic expression of the flexible curves of the bamboo's ribs to make use of the material's simple beauty and strong, resilient qualities. Katsushiro has established a unique style that is full of modernity, based on the traditional techniques of bamboo craft, but with his own unique twist and has received high acclaim for his powerful and original figurative works, which express images of nature captured by his keen senses, and which have been exhibited at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and other exhibitions, where he has won numerous awards. Died in 2023. (1) Holder Name: Fujinuma Noboru (2) Recognition Date: October 4, Heisei 24 (3) Overview of Holder: Born in Tochigi Prefecture in Showa 20 (1945), Fujinuma Noboru studied traditional bamboo craft techniques under Yagisawa Keizo from Showa 51 (1976). He conducted research, refined his skills, and pursued creative activities, mastering various techniques, and creating works with sophisticated forms. He highly gained skill in a wide range of bamboo craft techniques, including bamboo selection, material preparation, braiding and wiping lacquer finishing, and uses a combination of various braiding techniques. Based on traditional techniques, but with a unique twist, he creates its own designs, making use of the neat knitting and bundling also works in free-form rough knitting. His works, inspired by the concept of ""ki"" (spirit), exhibit a powerful yet spacious composition and are highly acclaimed for their aesthetic. Fujinuma is highly skilled in a wide range of bamboo craft techniques and uses techniques to create works of high quality and original form. He has won numerous awards at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and other events, and is highly respected, having been awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon, and is also committed to teaching and training younger generations." |
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