Ceramic painting in Japan

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Why not try painting an auspicious papier-mâché doll with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Papier-mâché is a doll made by creating a frame out of wood and pasting washi paper on it. It originally originated in China, but is said to have been introduced to Japan during the Heian period. There are many different shapes, but many of them are in the shape of animals, and they have become treasured as lucky charms. First, choose your favorite plain body. Once you have decided on the body, use your imagination and paint your ideas with paint. Our staff will support you, so even beginners can have fun creating. Papier-mâché dolls are hollow and very light, so they are very popular as travel souvenirs. [Types of bodies to choose from] ▶ Daruma dolls "Daruma dolls" have a rounded shape and the fact that they "get up no matter how many times they fall down," and they have been treasured as talismans and lucky charms since ancient times. Papier-mâché daruma dolls are used for all kinds of wishes, such as warding off evil, making the family happy, and making wishes come true, so they are used for prosperity in business and winning. ▶Lucky catsLucky cats used to be a lucky charm for sericulture because they exterminate mice that eat crops and silkworms, but since sericulture has declined, they have come to be seen as a lucky charm for business prosperity. There is a theory that lucky cats were originally made using the "Imado ware" pottery technique that was produced around Imado-cho in Asakusa. *There are various theories*Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.

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• Age 1～Age 100
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Why not paint a fox mask with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Fox masks are a type of traditional Japanese mask, especially related to Shinto and folk beliefs. Foxes are sacred beings in Japanese myths and legends, and are especially worshiped as messengers of the Inari god. Fox masks play an important role in these beliefs and festivals. First, choose your favorite fox mask and paint your favorite colors and designs on the white mask. Use various paints, from acrylic paints, to paint your ideas with paint. The staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. The traditional atmosphere of Asakusa and the mysterious elements of the fox mask combine to create a special experience. [Types of fox masks to choose from] ・Full (fox mask) ・Half (fox mask) ▶Fox masks Fox masks are used in Nohgaku (a general term for Noh and Kyogen) and Kagura (dance and song performed to worship the gods). They are often considered to be auspicious, as they are enshrined as messengers of the gods at Inari Shrine. In addition, fox masks are said to bring good fortune such as bountiful harvests, prosperity in business, and safety in the home. *Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.

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• Age 2～Age 100
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☆ Shisa painting comes in a variety of types and sizes, so you can choose a shisa other than the 1,870 yen shisa at the time of reservation, with the understanding that the price may change (^^) * The listed price is for a ceramic white clay mini shisa! The price is clearly stated, so you can consider your budget in advance (^^) [White clay ceramic] New! ・Mini ¥1,870 Made with rare Okinawan white clay ☆ Trial sales will start in 2024 in mini sizes only! [Plaster shisa] ・Small size ¥2,200 ・Medium size ¥2,970 (2.5 times the small size) ・Large size ¥4,180 (5 times the small size, 2 times the medium size) ☆ Plaster is made mainly from Okinawan coral and contains rice straw. Plaster shisa were the pioneers in spreading shisa to Okinawan homes ♪ All shisa are formed only with the material without using the heartwood. Large plaster sizes require considerable skill. [Unglazed Shisa] (special clay for indoor use) Small size ¥2,310 Medium size ¥3,080 (2x small) Large size ¥4,400 (4x small, 2x medium) ☆Special clay is used. Since it is a material that is not fired, it can only be displayed indoors. Each one is completely handmade! The same clay is used as for the take-home Shisa making experience ☆ [Ceramic Shisa] Small size ¥2,200 Medium size ¥3,300 (3.5x small) Medium size with flowers ¥3,520 Medium size special type ¥3,740 Large size ¥5,500 (7x small, 2x medium) Shisa with child ¥5,390 Large size with child ¥6,600 ☆Made of Okinawan red clay. After forming, it is dried naturally for about 20 days, and then fired in a kiln at 1,200℃ for two days. Since it is fired, it can be placed outside. It takes about one month to complete one. ☆A wide variety to choose from! ☆The total number of Shisa produced by Enjoy Studio craftsmen is over 70,000! These are handmade Shisa that can only be experienced here♪All of the Shisa we handle are made in the studio (^^)☆Many colored Shisa samples! Use them as a reference for painting! ★After the painting method is explained, the work begins. Experience time varies from person to person. (There is no time limit, so please enjoy it at your own pace) [Estimated experience time] Small size: 40-60 minutes Medium size: 60-90 minutes Large size: 90-120 minutes *There are individual differences. If you are painting two Shisa by yourself, it will take about 30 minutes more if you paint them at the same time. Once you finish, take a commemorative photo with the Shisa! You can take it home immediately after it is boxed up. *The reservation price is for choosing the ceramic white clay mini Shisa. We have stated that there are more than 50 types, including Shisa of different sizes and materials.

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