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The famous Tsumami-zaiku artists will talk about their thoughts about Tsumami-zaiku.
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The third time is Ms. Rei Furuya, who pursues traditional tsumami-zaiku technic and continues to make its sense as a modern tsumami-zaiku.
Profile
2016 Started Tsumami-zaiku order sales
2016 Certified Instructor of Japan Traditional Craft Tsumami-zaiku Association
2018 Instructor of “Traditional Tsumami-zaiku Application Course”
2019 Tsumami-zaiku Instructor of Hoshinoya Tokyo “Edo Beauty Stay”
2019 Professor of “The General Association of Tsumami-zaiku ” Traditional Craft Craftsmanship
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Q1. How did you start working on Tsumami-zaiku? (Or did you get involved?)
I was interested in kimono and Japanese culture, and was fascinated by the gorgeous and delicate Tsumami-zaiku and started to learn. While using traditional techniques, I always aim to create Tsumami-zaiku that can be used in kimono and for daily clothing to fit in modern life.
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Q2. What are your commitments to your work and what do you care about?
Beauty as a traditional craft. Tsumami-zaiku, made using traditional methods is very delicate and glossy. For my artwork, keeping the traditional style, while also incorporating a modern sense of color and design. I make things I want to wear.
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Q3. What is the attractiveness of Tsumami-zaiku for you?
A small cloth is folded together to create Tsumami-zaiku.It really attracts me that this simple thin, small cloth turns out to be a beautiful work which can be express infinitely.
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Q4. What do you think about the future possibilities of Tsumami-zaiku?
Recently there are specialty shops and online shops for Tsumami-zaiku, and it is easy to get starch glue in Japan. Now that many people are able to experience traditional crafts close, I believe that proposing things that can be incorporated into daily life and fashion will lead to preserve the tradition of Tsumami-zaiku.
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Q5. What do you want to make in the future?
First, I want to advance the work making what I want to wear and decorate. At the same time, I would like to make more artistic works, not to use them, but to appreciate them.