Japanese Fan-shaped sculpture, ornament(wood carving of Edo) Katsushika Symbol of quality and reliance.

This item made by traditional method "Sukashi-Bori". Sukashi-Bori is one of the techniques of wood carving  of Edo(Edo-Moku-chokoku).This method brings out the beauty of woodgrain pattern. This item made by Tadashi Shiota who is a leading expert in this method. He mainly used a fine-tipped knife. This knife was handmade by him, too. He chose Yoshino Sugi as material for this item. He said this was because YoshinoSugi has a beautiful and undulated woodgrain pattern. Please read below about his profile.

[ Item specifics ] Conditions NEW Material: Yoshino Sugi(a kind of Japanese cedar) [ Dimensions ] approximate size width  12.9"(33cm) height 10.2"(26cm) depth 5.1"(13cm)

It is said that the history of moku-chokoku began in the Asuka period (sixth century). When Buddihism was introduced to Japan, Moku-chokoku is the skill of Buddhist image carving. In the Muromachi Period(1336-1573), Zen Buddhism which doesn't need Buddhist image became widespread among the people. Along with it, moku-chokoku developed to accommodate the architectural sculptures The beautifully-sculptured columns and fanlights of the shrine Tosho-gu, a World Heritage Site, were carved by craftsman in the Edo period. World-renowned craftsman "Hidari Jingoro" was one of them. In the Meiji period, decorative carvings expanded to ornament such objects as household furniture. Only a chisel and knife is used to produce these works.

Born in 1941 in Katsushika ward. At the age of 17, He studied with Kouichi Matsumoto(Master of Sukashi-Bori). At the age of 27,He started his own company in Katsushika. In 2002 He was certified as the master of traditional craftsman by Katsushika Ward Office.

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Thank you for visiting our store. This store is managed by Katsushika Traditional Crafts Association (KTCA) in Katsushika ward which is located in eastern Tokyo.  This area has a reputation for producing many leading traditional master craftsman. In 1991, the KTCA was officially authorized by the Katsushika ward local Government to develop the traditional craft industry.  The cuwent membership of the association is more than 40 master craftsman including living National Treasures. This store was founded with the aim of introducing Japanese traditional crafts and culture to the world.  All goods are made by award winning master craftsman and all goods are guaranteed as genuine by Katsushika ward Government.  Because the goods are so rare and wonderful, even people living in Japan sometimes find it difficult to obtain them. If you have any inquires or requests, please contact us anytime.  Now, enjoy guaranteed safe, shopping.

Katsushika Dento Sangyo Kan 7-3-16 Tateishi Katsushika Ward, Tokyo 124-0024 JAPAN

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