This Moomin-design Inden follows the tradition ofInden-ya collaboration , but also incorporates a Nordic touch.
Inden is a traditional craft that has been passed down for over 400 years in Koshu (Yamanashi Prefecture) where patterns are applied to deerskin with lacquer.In the Edo period, Inden-ya's ancestor, Yuichi Uehara, invented a unique technique. Since then, Inden crafts have been produced using the technique that has been handed down orally only to the head of the family, Yuichi Uehara. In 1987, Koshu-Inden was designated as a traditional craft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. In collaboration with Inden-ya, a company that not only carries on tradition but also continues to hone its techniques and constantly pursues new inden, an official limited edition inden featuring Moomin and Little My was born.
Moomin's Inden infuses traditional Japanese beauty with a Nordic flair.The stylized beauty of Inden is born from the nature that people have been familiar with since ancient times. The technique involves placing a hand-carved stencil on dyed deerskin and then printing lacquer onto it to make the pattern stand out, and the distinctive, plump feel of lacquer is what gives Inden its appeal. The original Inden products from MOOMIN SHOP ONLINE are based on a Japanese style, but feature original patterns that evoke the Nordic feel that is unique to Moomin. While giving off a calm impression, the Moomin and Little My designs also create just the right amount of cuteness.
Japan Inden is made of lacquer and deerskin, materials thatsymbolize Japanese beauty . The etymology of lacquer is said to be "moisturizing" and "beautiful," and the color and luster become brighter and deeper as time passes. Known as "japan" in the West, it is a material that symbolizes Japanese beauty and has been used in a variety of crafts since ancient times. Our ancestor, Uehara Yuichi, incorporated lacquer's adhesive strength, film strength, waterproofness, and unique luster into the production of Inden, as a material that combines practicality and decorative properties.
Lacquer and deerskin are deeply integrated into the lives of the Japanese people . Deerskin has been used since ancient times to make weapons, clothing, and bags. Its soft texture is said to be closest to that of human skin, and it is light, durable, and easy to process and decorate, so people have taken advantage of these characteristics and used it in a variety of crafts. The feeling of the leather becoming more comfortable the more you use it is something that only natural materials can provide. Deer leather is a wild animal, so it has many scratches caused by the horns rubbing against it, and these are also used as natural patterns.
These luxurious items, which express Moomin using the traditional Japanese lacquer craft "Inden", are only available at the officialstore . Inden crafts products fit in with both Japanese and Western styles, and can be used for a long time regardless of fashion or age. Enjoy the beauty of Inden, which has been loved by people for over 400 years.
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