今朝も静岡県金谷大井川の河川敷で葛の採取が始まります

湿った草の匂い、鳥の声、そして、、、

This morning, the kudzu harvest begins again on the riverbanks of Kanaya, by the Oigawa River.

You can smell the damp grass, hear the birds in the sky, and feel the cool morning air on your skin, then,,,

葛採りワークショップhttp://www.kuzufu.com/cn66/pg62.html

Join Mie as she delves into the timeless artistry of Japanese weaving. In this episode, she shares the story behind creating a kaku obi, a traditional men’s belt, using koshibata, a backstrap loom. Discover the cultural significance of hemp in Japan, its role in sacred traditions, and the warmth of handmade craftsmanship. With the authentic sounds of the loom in the background, immerse yourself in a journey that celebrates tradition, creativity, and the enduring beauty of artisanal weaving.

Join Mie as she delves into the timeless artistry of Japanese weaving. In this episode, she shares the story behind creating a kaku obi, a traditional men’s belt, using koshibata, a backstrap loom. Discover the cultural significance of hemp in Japan, its role in sacred traditions, and the warmth of handmade craftsmanship. With the authentic sounds of the loom in the background, immerse yourself in a journey that celebrates tradition, creativity, and the enduring beauty of artisanal weaving.

葛採りの季節が始まりました。

大井川葛布村井親方が葛採取の様子を現地からお伝えしますThe season for harvesting kudzu has begun. Oigawa Kudzu-fu Weaving Studio's Oyakata, will report on the kudzu harvesting process from the site.

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English version http://www.kuzufu.com/cn60/pg384.html

2024年5月4日から14日まで東京中野沼袋のシルクラブで「糸から始まる日本の自然布」展が開催されています。会期中の5月5日、「自然布の中の葛布」というテーマで大井川葛布の村井龍彦氏と自然布研究家の小野健太氏による対談が行われました。その時の収録をお送りします。

今日は東北の腰機の譲渡会のお話と、その顛末をお話ししていきたいと思います。

Today, I want to talk about the transfer event of Tohoku's back strap looms and the whole story behind it.

しばらく自然布くるくるの更新が滞っていましたが、久しぶりに再開させていただきます。

さて、今日は私の子供の頃の葛布にまつわる思い出をお話ししたいと思います。

I'm thrilled to announce that 

'Vortex of Natural Fabrics' is coming out of its hiatus today! I'd love to take this moment to share some cherished childhood memories related to kudzu fabric with you all.

もうすぐ葛の芽が伸び始めます。大井川葛布、村井親方が毎年やる葛の採取で何を感じているのか、熱く語ります。

The buds of the kudzu vine will start to grow soon. Oigawa kudzu-fu Weaving Studio, the headman Murai passionately speaks about what he feels during the annual kudzu harvesting.

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Oigawa Kudzu-fu Weaving Studio HP http://www.kuzufu.com/cn60/pg384.html

葛井寺と書いて「ふじいでら」と読むお寺が大阪にあります。

大井川葛布の村井親方は、そこで何か葛に関する発見があるのではないかと、訪ねていきました。

There is a temple in Osaka that is written as 葛井寺 but read as "Fujiidera". The master of the Oigawa Kudzu-fu Weaving Studio thought there might be some discovery related to kudzu there, so he decided to visit.

大井川葛布HPhttp://www.kuzufu.com/cn60/pg384.html

自然布という言葉を何処かで耳にしたことがあると思います。自然布とは何をさす言葉なのか、大井川葛布の親方が言葉の定義を試みます。

You may have heard the term "natural textiles" somewhere. The master from Oigawa Kudzu Weaving Studio attempts to define what this term encompasses.