We talked to Kohei Shibata, a Ohashi quantum, proposing a variety of shapes, from traditional basin to new ideas that fit into life.
[1] About the trigger of pursuing the path of crafts, your own background, the history and formation of the workshop
Ohashi -mu in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture is a maker specializing in Masu founded in 1950. Speaking of the basin, even now, the sense of units such as "one go, two go" is soaked in Japanese people. And everyone should be healed by the sweet scent of natural cypress drifting from the basin and smooth skin with warmth.
Kohei Shibata, who was fascinated by such a masu and joined the Ohashi quanti, studied education at university, but while in contact with a friend in the art and design faculty, he became interested in manufacturing. is.
"When I wanted to be involved in the Japanese traditional industry in manufacturing, I was attracted to the Japanese style of Masu. I did it. "
We are working to create a square every day with such a desire to convey the simple beauty of the Japanese square, which has a history of 1300 years, to many people and the next generation.
[2] Being working to stimulate your five senses and conscious
Mr. Shibata says he is paying attention to the balance between work and private in order to make a good basin. He values the time to climb in his leisure.
"Climbing is very important for me because my life is sharp, and when I walk while feeling the scent of the forest, the lumpy rock surface, the screams of insects and birds, I forget my daily life. You can enjoy the sky before the start of the work, even if you tend to be able to enjoy the sky. Both are necessary time to make a good basin.
The beautifully assembled beautiful basin is created from the accumulation of habits that naturally focus and prepare.
[3] What we value and commitment in the work production, what we want to convey through the work and what we want to fulfill
Natural cypress has the same design as one in the basin because the grain that has grown in the forest for many years is different.
"Hinoki is a wood that is soft and easy to process, but there are differences in hardness and grain between natural wood and artificial forests, and there are differences in the scent and appearance depending on the production area. Sake ware such as waterchoko. Considering the compatibility with, using a cypress with a strong fragrance, the mug, etc., uses a hard and less warrior cypress to create a product that can make use of the unique cypress. I am "
In particular, the compatibility between sake and cypress is the best compatibility, and the taste of sake makes you feel even more delicious. The tableware of the basin, where you can enjoy the scent of natural wood, should enhance the moment of eating and drinking alcohol into a more impressive experience.
[4] What we are trying to inherit traditional technology and culture and what we want to challenge in the future
The traditional basin is a simple rectangular parallelepiped, but recently the development of new forms and ideas such as tableware, cups, and bey sucks, created by the teamwork of young craftsmen. Is in. The process of making the masu is also required to use craftsmen's tools and knives and detailed manual work.
"Masu can not be deceived because it looks simple. There is only a small dimensional gap, there is a gap when assembled, there is not too much glue to adhere to the board, too little, and the amount that can be applied uniformly is applied. I want to continue to create a deeply involved in Japanese life while sticking to the details that I can't see. "
Mr. Shibata's desire to "convey the charm of the Japanese basin to the next generation" is a source of new Masu creation that matches the modern age.
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