{"product_id":"20260782","title":"Noh Mask \"Shintai\" by Tae Sakaguchi","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 \"Shintai\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mask of a young male deity, with metal eyes to show divine power.\u003cbr\u003eThe lack of vermilion around the metal aims to present a pure and refreshing deity rather than a spiritual one, elevating its dignity through careful design.\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 height=\"642\" width=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/9221\/4691\/files\/1_e3f8c09b-c4a3-4520-8d90-e9d90df01247.jpg?v=1735027030\" alt=\"\"\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 height=\"642\" width=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/9221\/4691\/files\/2_eb955ba0-c133-4f37-98f8-1d320c1ce1fc.jpg?v=1735027625\" alt=\"\"\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 height=\"321\" width=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/9221\/4691\/files\/3_6281da06-8ffc-4d72-9085-d9f62b427fd0.jpg?v=1735027757\" alt=\"\"\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\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAbout Noh Mask Artist Tae Sakaguchi \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"320\" width=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/9221\/4691\/files\/Sakaguchi.jpg?v=1735028797\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTae Sakaguchi was born in Tokyo. She graduated from Musashino Art University's Department of Spatial Presentation Design. Since 2009, she has apprenticed under the Noh mask maker Mitsue Nakamura 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 alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/9221\/4691\/files\/41f8589da6b9a94049266c94a70238c8.jpg?v=1735025221\" width=\"347\" height=\"274\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e【Specification】\u003cbr\u003e・Material:  Mask：cypress , Pouch：gold brocade , Box：paulownia, cotton\u003cbr\u003e・Size: Mask：W14×H21×D8.3cm , Pouch：W22×H27×D2cm , Box: W20×H26×D13cm \u003cbr\u003e・Weight: 700 g\u003cbr\u003e・Made in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\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":48436032897236,"sku":"20260782-1","price":675000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/9221\/4691\/files\/20260782_1.jpg?v=1786077983","url":"https:\/\/store.kyotohandicraftcenter.com\/products\/20260782","provider":"KYOTO HANDICRAFT CENTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}