This video is the unique opportunity to see the entire process of creating netsuke from the great master of the 20th century Nakamura Tokisada (Masatoshi).
Netsuke (根付) was attached to the end of a small decorative container called an inro, stopping the weight of the inro from slipping through the waist sash (obi). The cord was passed round the back of the sash, and the netsuke hooked over the edge. Netsuke were often carved from ivory or wood, but there are examples of other material.
Monday, January 25, 2016
Friday, January 15, 2016
Thursday, January 14, 2016
4. HARE - work in progress.
The eyes are made of black armor segment turtles and stick using epoxy. After drying, I soak figure using linseed oil, rubbing it in wood surface in several stages. Netsuke ready!
Ittobori refers to the method or manner in which the netsuke are carved, with one movement of the carving tool, instead of carving in many different areas; and using two tone Korean Matsu pine wood.
The Ittobori style was invented by Sukenaga and enhanced by Matsuda, which consisted of using simple straight cuts in two-toned chosen Matsu (Korean pine wood) ...
Itto-bori started in 1137, when carvers decorated the dance stage of Kasuga Grand Shrine's annual Wakamiya On-matsuri Festival with carved wooden dolls. Since then, they have made newly carved decorations for the festival every year. Until the mid Edo period, Itto-bori carving was used only for sacred festivals and ceremonies. Later it flourished through the efforts of the late Edo-period craftsman Toen Morikawa (1821-1896) as objects of art available for general public throughout the country.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
1. HARE - work in progress.
My next netsuke I decided to make using ittobori technique (‘carving with a single knife-stroke’). This technique used simple, broad carving strokes instead of the more usual complex and intricate type of carving.
The best material, in my wood arsenal, is the apple tree wood.
1. First, I made a rough model of a rabbit using only one tool.
The best material, in my wood arsenal, is the apple tree wood.
1. First, I made a rough model of a rabbit using only one tool.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Hawaii Five-O. Season 8, episode 14 - "Wooden Model of a Rat".
August March, a seemingly respectable businessman who is also an art collector, has been running a smuggling ring of Asian art. When he discovers McGarrett is also a collector of small Asian sculptures, March arranges for a stolen piece of art from Japan to be substituted for McGarrett's collection, which is about to go on display in a Honolulu museum. March sees this an opportunity to frame the lawman who could smash his operation. But McGarrett, despite all odds, moves to trap his opponent.
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