Mizuhiki
In the following article we will explore the impact that Mizuhiki has had on different aspects of today's society. From its origin to its relevance today, Mizuhiki has been a topic of interest for researchers, experts and the general public. Throughout this article, we will analyze the different perspectives related to Mizuhiki, as well as the implications it has had in areas such as technology, culture, politics and economics. Additionally, we will examine how Mizuhiki has influenced and changed the way we interact, communicate and navigate in today's world. Without a doubt, Mizuhiki has left a significant mark on our society and will continue to be a relevant topic for the future.
Mizuhiki (水引, lit. 'water-pull') is an ancient Japanese artform of knot-tying, most commonly used to decorate envelopes, called kinpū, which are given as gifts during holidays like Japanese New Year (and are then called otoshidama) or for special occasions such as births and weddings (shūgi-bukuro) or funerals (kōden-bukuro). The colour of the cord depends on the occasion, or may signify the religious denomination of the giver at funerals.
The stiff rice paper cord that is used, also called mizuhiki,[citation needed] is created by twisting lengths of rice paper together tightly, before starching them for strength and stiffness, and colouring them with mylar or thin strands of silk, or simply by painting the cord.
The art of mizuhiki dates back to Japan's Asuka period, during which an envoy from the Sui dynasty brought gifts embellished with red and white hemp strings.
Other forms of mizuhiki include using the cord to create paper jewellery, or creating three-dimensional art with different forms used for different auspicious meanings; cranes, frogs, fish, dragons and turtles are amongst the most popular.[citation needed]
In 2019, the Modern Mizuhiki Association was founded in Tokyo.
See also
- Japanese craft
- Genda Shigyō, a producer of mizuhiki and one of the oldest companies in the world
- Hojōjutsu
- Kirikane
- Kumihimo
- Meibutsu
- Shūgi-bukuro, envelopes typically decorated with mizuhiki
References
- ^ Yajima, Yoshika (January 31, 2021). "近現代日本における水引に関する記憶の系譜" [Tracing the Memory of Mizuhiki in Modern and Contemporary Japan] (PDF). Journal of the Japan Society of Design (in Japanese). 77: 37–51. ISSN 0910-1578. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ a b c Masangkay, May (December 26, 2021). ""Mizuhiki" Japanese knot-tying giving connection to cultural heritage". Kyodo News. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Shugi bukuro Envelopes". traditionalkyoto.com. Traditional Kyoto. Archived from the original on 29 August 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
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