Unique "Hand-Dyed Yuzen Dye" Mask with Antibacterial Filter
In the current era of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, masks have evolved from mere medical prevention tools to fashion accessories.Just as you choose your outfit each day, we want you to enjoy choosing your mask.This is a one-of-a-kind mask created using Yuzen dyeing, a traditional Japanese art form.This single mask can bring a refreshing change to your mood.
Commitment to the Mask
* Antibacterial properties!An antibacterial filter is included in the mask's pocket.
* Less likely to cause skin irritation!Made from 100% silk.The smooth texture and quick-drying properties of silk make it less likely to cause skin irritation.
* No ear pain!Features adjustable straps, so your ears won't hurt.
* Reusable!Simply wash with water and hang to dry for repeated use.
Yuzen Dyeing
Yuzen dyeing gained popularity during the Edo period. Its development enabled vibrant and bold expressions, while the artisan's skill in drawing lines of consistent thickness with fine-tipped tools allowed for intricate pattern designs.Mr. Ishiyama, who single-handedly entered the world of Yuzen dyeing at the age of 20, has dedicated over half a century to this craft.Even in today's era of mass production by machines, he continues to dye each piece with care and soul.The way colors appear in Yuzen dyeing changes depending on the temperature and humidity of the day. No two pieces are exactly alike. We deliver truly unique works of art.
Commitment to Design
At first glance, the modern design seems far removed from "traditional Japanese crafts."This is precisely the "reverence for life" and "expression of the soul" that artist Mr. Ishiyama arrived at through his continuous engagement with traditional crafts born from nature.It takes 5-6 years to complete a single design. Each motif, refined to its ultimate form, expresses the power of life that Mr. Ishiyama has felt and experienced throughout his profound life.Within the fleeting moments of birth and disappearance, and the breath of nature, Mr. Ishiyama's soul is etched, a soul that has continuously questioned his own existence in a chaotic world where self and the spirit of tradition are fused.
*Tsukubane Seed*The tsukubane seed resembles the shuttlecock used in the traditional Japanese game of Hanetsuki. This design embodies hope for the future.What Mr. Ishiyama cherishes is "vitality."This unique shape is how the tsukubane plant discovered to disperse its seeds as far as possible.This seed shape, a result of the plant's earnest effort to survive and perpetuate life, conveys to us the immense power of life.
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