Craft · No. 241
No. 241その他の工芸品
Edo Hyogu
江戸表具
edo hyogu · 東京都
Edo Hyogu is the traditional craft of mounting scrolls, folding screens, and sliding doors, developed in present-day Tokyo. It is distinguished by refined techniques and the restrained, elegant aesthetic sensibility characteristic of Edo culture.
- Origin
- 東京都
- Category
- その他の工芸品
- Materials
- Washi paper · Silk · 小麦澱粉
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The art of hyogu — the mounting and backing of paintings, calligraphy, and Buddhist texts — arrived in Japan alongside continental Buddhist culture an…
No. IIMaterials
Edo Hyogu relies on a carefully selected range of natural materials. High-quality Japanese washi paper — such as Mino-gami — is used for backing layer…
No. IIITechniques
The making of Edo Hyogu involves numerous meticulous stages. A craftsman first assesses the condition of the artwork, then carefully applies backing l…
No. IVClimate
Tokyo experiences clearly defined seasons, alternating between hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. These pronounced humidity swings demanded mou…
