Craft · No. 230
No. 230その他の工芸品
Kyo Hyogu
京表具
kyo hyogu · 京都府
Kyo Hyogu is the refined art of mounting and framing practiced in Kyoto, used to create hanging scrolls, folding screens, and framed works. It is distinguished by its elegant aesthetic sensibility, meticulous craftsmanship, and centuries of refinement within Japan's cultural capital.
- Origin
- 京都府
- 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 — mounting and framing paintings, calligraphy, and sacred texts — was introduced to Japan from the Asian continent alongside Buddhism…
No. IIMaterials
Kyo Hyogu relies on three core materials: Japanese paper (washi), textile fabric (kiреji), and starch paste (shofu-nori). Washi — including varieties…
No. IIITechniques
The production of Kyo Hyogu involves multiple successive layers of paper backing — known as hadaura, mashiura, and soura — each applied and allowed to…
No. IVClimate
Kyoto's basin climate — hot and humid summers contrasted with cold, dry winters — causes washi and textiles to expand and contract significantly with…
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