{"product_id":"20260780","title":"Noh Mask \"Shojo\" by Mitsue Nakamura","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Noh Masks \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNoh masks are used in Noh, a form of Japanese theater that originated in the 14th century during the Muromachi period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Noh, there is a principle of using masks for roles such as gods, Buddhas, celestial beings, hermits, spirits of plants, demons, ghosts, and divine beasts, considering the masks as vessels of spiritual power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile they serve as transformational tools, they possess an artistic allure as sacred artifacts, cultivated through centuries of tradition and the reverence of performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacial expressions such as the beautifully delicate female masks were created to depict human grievances, sorrows, prayers, and various joys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey exude a presence that transcends more expressions, akin to faces that possess a profound sense of being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Noh Mask \"Shojo\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mask of a mythical creature that lives in water and loves sake and\u003cbr\u003edancing, with its entire surface painted red, celebrating a bright smile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e【\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMaking process】\u003cbr\u003eFor Carving:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/9221\/4691\/files\/1_e3f8c09b-c4a3-4520-8d90-e9d90df01247.jpg?v=1735027030\" width=\"321\" height=\"642\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by rough-cutting hinoki (Japanese cypress) lumber using saws and hatchets. Next, use chisels to shape the rough outline of the face, followed by carving knives to refine the finer details. The surface is smoothed using sandpaper. An oil-based resin is then applied to the back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/9221\/4691\/files\/2_eb955ba0-c133-4f37-98f8-1d320c1ce1fc.jpg?v=1735027625\" width=\"321\" height=\"642\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInvolves mixing \u003cem\u003egofun\u003c\/em\u003e (powdered seashell) with animal glue and applying it in layers to create a base coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Coloring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/9221\/4691\/files\/3_6281da06-8ffc-4d72-9085-d9f62b427fd0.jpg?v=1735027757\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFacial pigment (a mixture of pigment and glue) is diluted with water and applied in thin layers using cloth or brushes, repeatedly. Ink is used for the eyes and hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNoh Mask Artist Mitsue Nakamura \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/9221\/4691\/files\/discription_nakamuramitsue.jpg?v=1735028320\" width=\"319\" height=\"319\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1990, Mitsue Nakamura began her apprenticeship under Yasuemon Hori, one of the most renowned modern Noh mask makers. She became independent in 1997 and has since operated a Noh mask-making studio and taught classes in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo. Her works are highly regarded and supplied to numerous Noh performers, including members of the prestigious Kanzesoke family. She currently serves as the master craftswoman at Noh Mask Studio Omokage in Gion, Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Noh Mask Studio Omokage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOmokage is a Noh mask workshop led by master craftswoman Mitsue Nakamura. It was founded with the desire to preserve the magnificent tradition of Noh masks and to pass on the craft of Noh mask-making to the next generation. The studio is run by three female artisans: Nakamura herself, along with her apprentices, Tae Sakaguchi\u003cbr\u003eand Hinako Horikoshi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"274\" width=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/9221\/4691\/files\/41f8589da6b9a94049266c94a70238c8.jpg?v=1735025221\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e【Specification】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e・Material:  Mask：cypress , Pouch：gold brocade , Box：paulownia, cotton\u003cbr\u003e・Size: Mask：W14×H21×D7.5cm , Pouch：W23.8×H28×D1.5cm , Box：W20×H26×D13cm \u003cbr\u003e・Weight: 700 g\u003cbr\u003e・Made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Type: HOME DÉCOR\u003cbr\u003eCollection: \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.kyotohandicraftcenter.com\/collections\/ornament\" title=\"ORNAMENT\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eORNAMENT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u0026gt; \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.kyotohandicraftcenter.com\/collections\/noh-mask\" title=\"NOH MASK\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eNOH MASK \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCollection: \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.kyotohandicraftcenter.com\/collections\/one-of-a-kind-item\" title=\"ONE-OF-A-KIIND-PIECES\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eONE-OF-A-KIND-PIECES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kyoto-handicraftcenter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48436032766164,"sku":"20260780-1","price":1050000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/9221\/4691\/files\/20260780_1.jpg?v=1786077971","url":"https:\/\/store.kyotohandicraftcenter.com\/products\/20260780","provider":"KYOTO HANDICRAFT CENTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}