Do you know “mizubiki”?

When you think of mizubiki, what is the first thing that comes to mind? The first thing that comes to mind is “mizubiki,” which is wrapped around a gold seal used for celebrations such as weddings.

This material, which also looks like wire, is actually “paper.” Roll the paper into a rough shape, draw glue, color it with paint, and wrap it around with thread, film, etc. It is said that the name “mizubiki” came from the manufacturing method of “drawing water paste.”

The origin dates back to the Asuka period, and it is said that red and white hemp strings were tied to return gifts from the Sui Dynasty brought back by envoys to the Sui Sui Dynasty, and spread to Japan from there (there are various theories).

At first, mizubiki was tied to gifts to the imperial court, but in the samurai culture of the Muromachi period, white paper, irons, and mizubiki came to be used as gifts, and it became a widespread and common culture.

“Pulling” mizubiki is a characteristic Japanese gift-giving method that shows that it is unopened and that it is clean, and that you can feel the care you have for the other person.

Various colors and knots were created in the Edo period, and three-dimensional mizubiki crafts were born in the Taisho period, and along with mizubiki techniques for gifts, gorgeous and beautiful knots and crafts have been handed down to the present day.

Expected effects after taking the course

• You can learn the most basic knots while learning basic knowledge such as how to handle mizubiki and materials.
• You can learn 18 knots from basics to application.
• A mizubiki frame with an original design that allows you to feel the four seasons of Japan will be made.

Recommended for people like this

• Those who want to try mizubiki knotting for the first time
• Experienced Mizubiki people who came by themselves but want to properly relearn the basics
• Those who are interested in handicrafts
• Those who are interested in Japanese culture

3 reasons this class is special

①CLASS101 original design

The frame designs and New Year's decoration designs taught in this online class were designed for this class. It's a design I haven't taught you anywhere else. We will carefully teach you everything from basics to application, including original designs, so please feel free to take the course.

② Learn from basic knots that can be used in a variety of ways.

While learning basic knowledge such as how to handle mizubiki, materials, etc., I will teach you carefully, starting with the most basic knots.

I will teach you 18 knots, from basics to application, and knots that can be used on a daily basis in everyday life, based on hand flow and tips for tying beautifully, and how to appeal when the knot itself is viewed as a work.

③Even wonderful works that add color to our lives!

Using the knots we learned in the first half, we will create seasonal works. Every work is basically composed of flat knots, and the content is easy for beginners to work on.

The attached frame is a 2L size that is easy to decorate, and has an atmosphere, and we have selected wooden ones that are easy to decorate so that you can naturally incorporate mizubiki knots into your life. I hope you can feel the four seasons of Japan while changing the contents every time the seasons change.