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The beauty of Mizuhiki, the beauty of Mizuhiki, a Japanese beauty that spins tradition in the land of Iida
Iida in Minamishinshu interacted with the east -west culture as a key point of the highway, and once called a small kyo in Shinshu, various cultures were nurtured. In addition, there are abundant mulberry kozozo, which is the raw material of Japanese paper, and it has been a popular Japanese paper.
Against this background, Iida Mizuhiki is currently walking as a traditional crafts that boasts about 70 % of the nationwide share. It unravels its history, touches on people's thoughts, and approaches Iida Mizuhiki.
Iida Mizuhiki's genealogy born from Bunshi Shichimoto
Beauty and sincerity shape made in the land of Iida
The source of Iida Mizuhiki's history is to make a paper string that bundles hair called "original Yui". In the Edo period, when men also connected the bun, the original connection was produced nationwide, but the name of Iida was spread nationwide, which was also known for the rakugo "Bunshikemoto".
"Bunshichi -san made use of the characteristics of Motori Iida," strong, beautiful and familiar, "and made a glossy and durable product and sold it to Edo. It seems that it has become a ward brand, "said President Ohashi.
"Thanks to that, even after the Meiji era was issued in the Meiji era, Iida remained as an industry, and the technology was passed down to Mizuhiki."
Although the opportunity to be used as a gift has decreased, it seems that new uses such as accessories and wrapping are increasing.
"Mizuhiki is to wrap and hand it over. Even if the purpose and design change, the feelings will not change. I want to convey it."
Mr. Iida Mizukyo Association President Michio Ohashi
The Mizuhiki manufacturing industry in Iida city has 21 companies, which has been decreasing from its peak, but has developed various efforts to promote Mizuhiki throughout the union. Tanji Ohashi Co., Ltd., whose president is the president, still sells "Bun Shichimoto Yui".
The finest raw waterwater that inherits and makes traditional techniques
Mizuhiki's deep texture that is brewed with hand -dyed The Nonomura Mizumi store manufactures the paper string, which is a paper string before crafting. Not only gold and silver red and white, but also unusual items such as fluorescent and glitter, the number is 200 to 300. This is the only thing in Iida that can make this kind of type.
In addition, there is another one that only Yoshiyuki -san works in Iida, which boasts the largest water -driving production in Japan. It is the finest raw waterwater that is made with "hand -koki & hand -dyed" without using a machine. It is said that the cloth is sandwiched between each bottle and the glue and white dye made from seaweed are attached at a stretch, which is extremely powerful and more difficult than it looks.
"If you stop on the way, the glue will be sloppy and the color will be uneven. So you have to go from the end to the end," says Yoshiyuki.
Mizuhiki, finished with the labor of craftsmen, has a unique texture that can not be obtained with a machine. From traditional techniques, you can get a glimpse of the deep world of Mizuhiki.
Mr. Yoshiyuki Nonomura, President and CEO of Nonomura Mizuko
The third generation husband. Currently, he is the only craftsman who performs hand -dyed and hand -dyed in Iida, and has inherited the production of Red Mizuhiki, a purveyor of the Imperial Household Agency, which was revived by the predecessor. Both are from Iida who supports the family business, and his wife, Kyoko, is perfect.
The tradition of Iida Mizuhiki, which changes, evolves, and spins
A variety of other types are all connected by hand Kinoshita Mizuhiki is responsible for the work of finishing raw water in various forms. Even now, when mechanization has progressed, all work processes are all hand -handed. For this reason, there are many other staff members other than employees are the characteristic of the water pulling industry, and there are still 200 to 300 in -house jobs around Iida, and there are also staff abroad, such as China and Vietnam.
"The work of water drainage is basically a division of labor per person. It is more accurate and efficient to work on the same parts than to perform the whole process alone," said President Kinoshita. There are many products that can be used in everyday life as well as production of production, and we work on about 1.8 million New Year decorations alone.
"Mizuhiki is an important local industry for Iida. I think that tradition will continue to be spun in the future by making it reasonable, incorporating new designs, and matching modern needs. I hope you can evolve Mizuhiki more, "says President Kinoshita.
Kinoshimizui Co., Ltd. President Shigeru Kinoshita
This is the second generation who runs Kinoshita Mizuhiki Co., Ltd., which has been founded for 55 years after his father. He also runs the Mizuhiki Museum and a sightseeing drive -in to want Iida's Mizuhiki to feel closer.Ginza NAGANO I am also a lecturer for the Mizuhiki experience event.
