{"title":"KIRIE \/ JAPANESE PAPER CUTTING","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"paper-cutting-art","title":"Japanese Kiri-e Art \/ Hand-cut Paper \/ Genbu (Black Tortoise)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eGenbu is a sacred beast from East Asia. It is the northern of the four deities that protect the east, west, south, and north. It is represented by a snake and a tortoise entwined with each other.\u003cbr\u003eThis paper cutout is made of hikifaku, which is Japanese paper covered with lacquer and gold leaf. By partially floating the paper cutout and attaching it to the mount, it becomes three-dimensional, accentuating the delicacy of the paper cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eMarked on the screen and signed on the reverse (wooden frame, acrylic panel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1200 years ago \/ 800AD \/ Heian period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe roots of kirie are ancient, with the oldest extant kirie in Japan dating back more than 1,200 years. It is preserved in the Shosoin Repository and is believed to have come from mainland China. They were given to each other in the New Year with wishes for health and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eMegumi Mochizuki\u003cbr\u003eBorn 1978 in Kanagawa Prefecture, currently living in Kyoto since 2013.\u003cbr\u003eStarted working as a paper cutout artist in 2002 while a student at Tokyo Gakugei University.\u003cbr\u003eUtilizing the tense and transparent beauty unique to paper cut-outs, he has created many large-scale installations in traditional architecture such as temples and tearooms. His recent work focuses on the mythology and ancient thought of East Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe roots of kirie are ancient, with the oldest extant kirie in Japan dating back more than 1,200 years. It is preserved in the Shosoin Repository and is believed to have come from mainland China. They were given to each other in the New Year with wishes for health and prosperity.\u003cbr\u003eAll of the works by paper cutout artist Megumi Mochizuki shown here are made of handmade Japanese paper using traditional techniques. This allows for long-term preservation and long-lasting transmission to future generations.\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is unique because it is made by cutting by hand using a knife.\u003cbr\u003eThe delicate beauty with a sense of tension created by cutting a sheet of paper without failure is the charm of kirie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC02853.jpg?v=1753934229\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：40.7cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth : 3cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight : 31.7cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eJapanese paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThis product is a one-of-a-kind item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEGUMI MOCHIZUKI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45969741906149,"sku":null,"price":1540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/genbu001.jpg?v=1723531277"},{"product_id":"paper-cutting-art-qilin","title":"Japanese Kiri-e Art \/ Hand-cut Paper \/ Qilin (Kirin)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eA spirit animal with a long tradition in East Asia. The Qilin is considered a gentle, kind, and auspicious animal.\u003cbr\u003eThis paper cutout is made of handmade Japanese paper, and fibers can be seen in some parts. The base paper is dyed by the artist himself in sumi ink, and the natural smudging is beautiful. By partially floating the paper cutouts and attaching them to the mount, the work becomes three-dimensional, accentuating the delicacy of the paper cutouts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarked on the screen and signed on the reverse (wooden frame, acrylic board)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1200 years ago \/ 800AD \/ Heian period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe roots of kirie are ancient, with the oldest extant kirie in Japan dating back more than 1,200 years. It is preserved in the Shosoin Repository and is believed to have come from mainland China. They were given to each other in the New Year with wishes for health and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eMegumi Mochizuki\u003cbr\u003eBorn 1978 in Kanagawa Prefecture, currently living in Kyoto since 2013.\u003cbr\u003eStarted working as a paper cutout artist in 2002 while a student at Tokyo Gakugei University.\u003cbr\u003eUtilizing the tense and transparent beauty unique to paper cut-outs, he has created many large-scale installations in traditional architecture such as temples and tearooms. His recent work focuses on the mythology and ancient thought of East Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe roots of kirie are ancient, with the oldest extant kirie in Japan dating back more than 1,200 years. It is preserved in the Shosoin Repository and is believed to have come from mainland China. They were given to each other in the New Year with wishes for health and prosperity.\u003cbr\u003eAll of the works by paper cutout artist Megumi Mochizuki shown here are made of handmade Japanese paper using traditional techniques. This allows for long-term preservation and long-lasting transmission to future generations.\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is unique because it is made by cutting by hand using a knife.\u003cbr\u003eThe delicate beauty with a sense of tension created by cutting a sheet of paper without failure is the charm of kirie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC02853.jpg?v=1753934229\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：37.7cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth : 3cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight : 45.5cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eJapanese paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThis product is a one-of-a-kind item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEGUMI MOCHIZUKI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45969745412325,"sku":null,"price":970.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/q001.jpg?v=1723531332"},{"product_id":"paper-cutting-art-a-kid-riding-a-tiger","title":"Japanese Kiri-e Art \/ Hand-cut Paper \/ A Kid Riding a Tiger","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThis work was inspired by the legend that a tiger guarded the apricot grove of the ancient Chinese doctor Dong Feng.\u003cbr\u003eKurotani washi paper, lightly dyed with watercolor, is used for the paper cutouts. The base paper is dyed with sumi ink, and the natural blotting is beautiful. By partially floating the paper cutouts and attaching them to the mount, the work becomes three-dimensional, accentuating the delicacy of the paper cutouts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarked on the screen and signed on the reverse (wooden frame, acrylic board)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1200 years ago \/ 800AD \/ Heian period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe roots of kirie are ancient, with the oldest extant kirie in Japan dating back more than 1,200 years. It is preserved in the Shosoin Repository and is believed to have come from mainland China. They were given to each other in the New Year with wishes for health and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eMegumi Mochizuki\u003cbr\u003eBorn 1978 in Kanagawa Prefecture, currently living in Kyoto since 2013.\u003cbr\u003eStarted working as a paper cutout artist in 2002 while a student at Tokyo Gakugei University.\u003cbr\u003eUtilizing the tense and transparent beauty unique to paper cut-outs, he has created many large-scale installations in traditional architecture such as temples and tearooms. His recent work focuses on the mythology and ancient thought of East Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe roots of kirie are ancient, with the oldest extant kirie in Japan dating back more than 1,200 years. It is preserved in the Shosoin Repository and is believed to have come from mainland China. They were given to each other in the New Year with wishes for health and prosperity.\u003cbr\u003eAll of the works by paper cutout artist Megumi Mochizuki shown here are made of handmade Japanese paper using traditional techniques. This allows for long-term preservation and long-lasting transmission to future generations.\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is unique because it is made by cutting by hand using a knife.\u003cbr\u003eThe delicate beauty with a sense of tension created by cutting a sheet of paper without failure is the charm of kirie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC02853.jpg?v=1753934229\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：39.7cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth : 1.5cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight : 39.7cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eJapanese paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThis product is a one-of-a-kind item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEGUMI MOCHIZUKI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45969746100453,"sku":null,"price":1160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/t001.jpg?v=1723531371"}],"url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/collections\/kirie-japanese-paper-cutting.oembed","provider":"Suigenkyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}