We will introduce “Kyoto” through artists, craftsmen, traditional performing arts successors, chefs, etc. who are active in Kyoto.
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The main character this time is RISA HIGASHIMAE, who is a Bamboo craftsman and a Kiriko.
Kiriko is the job of cutting and selling bamboo.
And the role of protecting and growing bamboo forests in the future.
HIGASHIMAE's flower vases are made with only slightly distorted materials, such as bent bamboo and sesame-like grained bamboo. There was actually a meaning in choosing bamboo that is not popular with everyone.
Bamboo grows asexually. If you cut all the straight bamboo, it will eventually stop growing. In order to protect the bamboo forests of the future, HIGASHIMAE dares to cut even the distorted bamboos, find beauty in such bamboos, and sublimate them into works.
HIGASHIMAE's workplace is Takano Chikko, which has a workshop in Nagaokakyo City, a famous bamboo production area.
Since its founding, Takano Chikko has been producing tea utensils and household items using bamboo crafts. In addition, craftsmen with various techniques such as lacquer, makie, and joinery are enrolled to create a variety of products.
HIGASHIMAE has now started a new trial with the team of Takano Chikko.
[INFORMATION]
● www.takano-bamboo.jp/ Takano Chikko Co., Ltd.
●Shop & Gallery Chikubuen takanochikko.com/pages/chikubuen
●TO, bamboo exhibition
Venue: MITATE
Date: August 3, 2022 (Wednesday) to the end of October 12:00 to 17:00
*Closed on Sundays and Mondays*Reservations are required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays / You can visit without a reservation on Fridays and Saturdays
●Exhibition of accessories that decorate the tea box
Venue: Shop & Gallery Chikubuen
Date: September 10th (Sat) - November 7th (Mon), 2022 10:00 - 17:00
*Open on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays *Reservations required on days other than business days