Rectangular glass dish with kirikane decoration. “Flow and spread”

Year.2014
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  • Kirikane cut foil embellishing
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 4

Description

  • Category
    Kirikane cut foil embellishing
  • Year of creation
    2014
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Kirikane cut foil embellishing

Kirikane cut foil embellishing was originally used to lavishly decorate Buddhist images. Today the technique is employed on decorative boxes and other craft objects. First, layers of gold leaf made by beating gold into thin, paper-like sheets are heated and combined over a charcoal fire. The resulting foil is cut into shapes such as lines, squares, and triangles using a bamboo knife. A brush is used to apply the cut foil in the desired pattern, and the piece is complete.

Awards received

  • The 61st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2014)
  • NHK Chairman's Award
photo Rectangular glass dish with kirikane decoration. “Flow and spread”
Rectangular glass dish with kirikane decoration. “Flow and spread” Akane Yamamoto
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