Craft · No. 213
No. 213人形･こけし
Edo Oshi-e
江戸押絵
edo oshi e · 埼玉県
Edo Oshi-e is a traditional Japanese craft originating in the greater Edo (Tokyo) region, in which layers of fabric and cotton padding are artfully assembled on a backing to create richly textured, three-dimensional pictures and decorative figures. Its hallmark is the gentle, sculptural relief achieved entirely through fabric and padding rather than carving or casting.
- Origin
- 埼玉県
- Category
- 人形･こけし
- Materials
- Silk · Cotton · Washi paper
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
Oshi-e techniques are believed to have developed initially as decorative art for hagoita (battledore) and kites within aristocratic and samurai circle…
No. IIMaterials
The primary materials are fine Japanese silk textiles — including chirimen (crepe), nishiki (brocade), and Yuzen-dyed fabrics — chosen for their vivid…
No. IIITechniques
Production begins with a sketched design on the backing board, from which individual pattern pieces are cut for each element of the composition. Silk…
No. IVClimate
The relatively mild and dry climate of the Kanto Plain is well suited to working with and preserving delicate materials such as silk and washi. The th…
