Do you know “Mizuhiki”?

The first thing that comes to mind is “mizuhiki,” which is wrapped in a gold seal used for celebrations such as weddings. This material, which looks like a wire, is actually “paper.” Roll the paper into a sticky shape, draw glue, color it with paint, or wrap it around with thread, film, etc. It is said that the name “mizuhiki” came from the manufacturing method of “drawing water paste.”

The origin dates back to the Aska period, and red and white hemp strings are tied as return gifts from the Sui Dynasty brought back by Japanese envoys to the Sui Dynasty, and it is said that they spread to Japan from there (there are various theories). At first, mizuhiki was tied to a gift to the Imperial Court, but in the Muromachi period samurai culture, white paper, and mizuhiki began to be used as gifts, and it became a widely common culture.

“Drawing” mizuhiki indicates that it is unopened, that it is pure, and it is a characteristic Japanese gift-giving etiquette where you can feel the compassion for the other person. Various colors and knots were created in the Edo period, and three-dimensional mizuhiki crafts were born in the Taisho period, and along with mizuhiki manners for gifts, gorgeous and beautiful knots and crafts have been handed down to the present day.

Since ancient times, Japanese people have put various prayers and thoughts into “bonding.” A beautiful knot that calms the mind and ties makes you feel refreshed by itself. The culture of mizuhiki, which connects one by one with all their thoughts, may be a traditional culture born only because Japanese people have done their best to be respectful and value connections between people. I really like that mindless tying time and beautiful, clean knots.

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Class Summary

You will learn the most basic way to handle and tie mizuhiki.
You can make mizuhiki items that can be used not only during the year-end and New Year holidays, but also for festivals, celebrations of milestones in life, etc.
You can use mizuhiki in various situations in your daily life, such as tying it as a gift, making accessories, or decorating it as an interior decoration.

This Class Is For

Beginners who are new to mizuhiki
People who have experienced mizuhiki who are self-taught but want to relearn the basics properly
Those who are interested in handicrafts
Those who are interested in Japanese culture
Those who are interested in table coordination for Halle's Day

Things to consider before attending the course

This class runs from October to December, and new items will be published every month.

The theme for October is”It will be “congratulatory chopsticks”.

Next, November is pochi bags, and DecemberCelebration decorationsIt will be released.

Class Highlights

① Original design and original kit that can only be made with CLASS101

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This class consists of an original design limited to CLASS101, and a kit is also prepared in an original set made just for this course.

In normal mizuhiki zaiku, several other tools are required, such as tools and wires, etc., but it is structured so that any person, including beginners, can create a curriculum that is easier to challenge, so there is no need for any special tools at all. The main point of this course is that if you have mizubiki materials and paper, you can complete it with only what you have at home, it is highly reproducible, and once you learn it, you can make it many times.

② Mizuhiki items designed to fit modern lifestyles

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Using the traditional “knots” of mizuhiki, which has been passed down since ancient times, you can make mizuhiki decorations with a modern design that you can easily incorporate into your current lifestyle.

The theme for October is “Celebration Chopsticks.” In addition to the basic handling of mizuhiki and the knot “awaji knot,” I will teach you how to make practical items, such as decorative knots that connect from there, and how to fold “congratulatory chopstick wraps” that you can use in your daily life even after class.

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Mizuhiki, the Art of Japanese Style of Tying Knots