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Designs from abroad being incorporated into Japanese traditionThere are rules to the patterns of Edo Kiriko. “There are approximately 10 types of standard geometrical designs,” explained Toshiro Kobayashi. He is a third generation Edo Kiriko artisan, taking after his father and grandfather. |
The Old and the NewKobayashi’s family has produced generations of Edo Kiriko artisans. Currently the son, Shohei Kobayashi, is the 4th generation, so there are many old tools that have been handed down in the family. |
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The corners do not fit…The most prominent feature of Edo Kiriko is the geometrical patterns with large grids. As a work of art, it is ”beautiful”, but when you have to create it, it is ”difficult”. Nakata experiences this first hand. |
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