Kohei Murata, a traditional craftsman of Nishijin -mi, designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, is a traditional craftsman designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Kohei Murata. Traditional artists are craftsmen who have a role in polishing traditional craft skills in Japan and talking to posterity. It is a national qualification and a long period of time is required to acquire technology, so only a limited person can have the title. The complex workshop continues to support the technology to incorporate the foil with this drag, which is said to have been developed more than 300 years ago.
After graduating from college, he works in apparel -related jobs to learn basic knowledge about the structure and flow of the fashion industry, especially the distribution department. After that, in the world of Nishijin Orian industry, the family business. "I was also looking for potential in a new field under the influence of my father who challenged Nishijin Feng's driving foil technology to the world in a harsh environment surrounding Nishijin Ori. The Nishijin weave band has more than 20 manufacturing processes, and it is completed by the craftsmen with advanced technologies and the essential part of the crafts. I think it can contribute. "
The biggest feature of foil is that it has a completely different expression depending on the light source and the viewing angle. You can feel the effect of light and time to create. "Five -colored gold growing to the five layers to give a depth and three -dimensional effect is one of the typical dramatic foils that have been inherited for the three generations of parents and children. The material has changed and technology has evolved. However, I think that the feelings of the predecessors continue to dwell with the technologies that have been handed down in the production process, which is the essence of crafts. I hope that my challenge will be a new tradition and lead to the entire production area. "
The complex workshop aims not only connects Nishijin Technology to the future, but also creates works that are in line with modern life based on that technology and build new traditions. We propose innovative designs for domestic and foreign markets while creating a wide range of genres, such as art, design, interior, and fashion.
Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1977. He worked in apparel. NCED by My Father's Desire to the art of niShijin-ori foil to the world, I began Exploring the Possibilities in a NEW FIELD. I Believe that we foil Makers down Tradition as the Techniques of the Craft. Pending on the right source and the viewing angle, allowing us to feel the Effects of Light and the value CREATED BY TIME. Logy Evolves. "The Chopsticks to Be EXHIBITED ARE MADE from theNED from A Yoshino Cherry Tree in "My Challenge f Or Now is to Convey The Charm of Nishijin-Ori While Preserving Kimono Culture. To the Revitalization of The Entire Industry. "