Traditional Crafts NFT - The First Works

Introduction

Hello, everyone.
This is the TRADITIONAL CRAFTS NFT management team.

On Monday, July 18, 2022, we released the first work of TRADITIONAL CRAFTS NFT. This article is an introduction of that first piece.

We were fortunate to have designers who agreed with our vision for this project and provided us with wonderful works.
We appreciate their help from the concept stage, and we are proud to present the first batch of works that are worthy of the first phase.
Please take a look!

Introduction of the creators

Mizuka Yamada (Facebook)

〈Her history〉
After graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in design, she worked for Recruit Co. While focusing on UI/UX design, she also engages in creative activities such as drawing.
Currently selling "Chakoyomi," a seasonal vessel created in collaboration with Ueno Yaki Pottery for her graduation project at the university.

ちゃこよみ(@chakoyomi) • Instagram写真と動画

Comment from the creator

Traditional Japanese crafts have a long history of being shaped by the climate of Japan and handed down from generation to generation.
The changing nature is used as materials and motifs. The sense of the seasons has long been incorporated into crafts.
When I thought of a theme for the NFT work that would serve as the core of a community of people involved in traditional crafts, I came up with the idea of the 72 seasons, which expresses the changing of the four seasons. I chose one of the 72 seasons from each month and expressed the image of that season in the form of drawings.

Introduction of each work

Mizusawa / January

The 72nd sign of the lunar calendar, which refers to the time of year when the ice becomes thick in the cold of January. Water is indispensable for crafts, such as when exposing materials to soften and molding the body. Products made with hands red in the cold water of severe winter seem to convey the severity of craftsmanship and the dignified winter air.

Harukaze Koori wo Toku / February

The 72nd sign of the lunar calendar, which indicates the time in February when the soft, early spring winds blow and the ice on rivers and lakes begins to thaw. The soft easterly wind from the east that blows in early spring is read as "kochi," and has been appreciated as a wind that heralds the coming of spring as the cold weather fades away. It is also the season when flowers and grass begin to sprout between the lingering snow and animals begin to move, and the rich colors of nature begin to return.

Momohajimetasaku (Peach Blossom Laughter) / March

In March, when spring is at its peak, the 72nd season of the year refers to the time when peach blossoms begin to bloom and become warm. In ancient times, people used the expression "laughing" to describe the peach buds that open up and blossom. Another spring season word, "mountain laughter," is also close to the 72nd season, and expresses how the mountains begin to bud in a gorgeous manner.

Peony blossoms / April

The 72nd sign of the lunar calendar, which refers to the end of April, when peonies, the king of all flowers, bloom in profusion. This is the time of year when the weather becomes warmer and various flowers begin to bloom. The rich plants produced in Japan's climate are used as dyes, and are sometimes used to brighten or brighten the colors of crafts.

Bamboo shoots / May

The 72nd sign of the lunar calendar, which indicates the time in May when bamboo shoots begin to appear. Bamboo is one of the lucky charms that represent "growth" because it grows quickly, and it has been used as a material for crafts and patterns in various places since ancient times.

Bamboos have long been used as a material for crafts and in designs since ancient times / June

The 72nd sign of the lunar calendar, June is the month in which fireflies, a summer tradition, begin to light up and dance in the air. In the old days, it was said that fireflies would become fireflies from the roots of grass and bamboo that had been steamed and rotted by the heat. The Japanese mindset of being aware of the cycles of nature and using materials in various places without wasting them is reflected in the process of craftsmanship.

Tairu toki doki doki furu / July

The 72nd sign of the lunar calendar, which indicates the time in July when the summer clouds are swelling up in the blue sky and evening showers begin to fall. The heat continues, but the occasional heavy rainfall moistens the dry land. The crisp air of winter and the humid air of summer, the climate of Japan, which has a completely different air depending on the season, have shaped the country's unique culture and climate, including handicrafts.

Suzukaze Itaru / August

This is one of the 72 solar terms for August, when the lingering summer heat is still lingering and a cool breeze blows at dusk. Although the heat is still intense, it is around this time that a faint scent of autumn can be felt in the air. Japanese handicrafts are often decorated with designs that reflect the four seasons, such as bellbirds, running water, and seasonal flowers that bring a sense of coolness to the hot summer.

Kusa-no-tsuyu-shiroshi (White dewdrops on grass) / September

This is the 72nd sign of the lunar calendar, which indicates the time in September when the morning dew on the grass appears white and shiny as it turns to autumn. Dew is often seen on days when the temperature drops in the morning and evening, and is also a seasonal term for autumn. It is also the time when the harvest moon of mid-autumn is visible, and the moon and pampas grass of this season have long been beloved by the Japanese, and are often used in crafts.

Maple ivy yellow / October

This is the 72nd sign of the lunar calendar, which indicates the time in October when the leaves of maple and ivy turn color and the mountains begin to turn red. Autumn leaves, which change color as the season deepens and eventually fall, have long been loved by Japanese people who live in the midst of the changing seasons. The word "momiji" is said to be derived from "momiizu," which means "to rub out," as the brightly colored autumn leaves are reminiscent of the way dyes are rubbed out.

KITAKAZE KONOHA HARAU / November

This is one of the 72 weather signs that indicate the time in November when leaves are scattered by the withering winds blowing from the north. The moisture-laden northerly winds bring a lot of snow on the Sea of Japan side, and dry winds called "kara-kaze" blow on the Pacific Ocean side. The snow carried by this wind from the snow-covered mountains and fluttering in the clear sky on the Pacific Ocean side is called "fukka," reminding us of the connection between the two coasts of Japan.

Winter is a time of blockage and winter is a time of winter / December

The 72 solar terms for December, when heavy gray clouds spread and block the sky, and snow begins to accumulate in various regions. The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, is approaching, but it is also the turning point when the sun regains its strength and we prepare for the new year with hope for the coming year. It is a special time to use crafts that are not normally used and to savor the time of care and attention.

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