What is 'yakimono' in Japanese crafts?
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| 1 | What is 'yakimono' in Japanese crafts? |
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Vocabulary for crafts such as pottery, weaving, and lacquerware, including materials and techniques.
็ผใ็ฉ; It refers to pottery or ceramics, often fired in a kiln. |
| Think of 'yaki' as 'baked' or 'fired'. |
| 2 | Which material is commonly used in traditional Japanese lacquerware? | ๆผ (ใใใ, urushi); Urushi lacquer derived from the sap of the lacquer tree. | Lacquer is like a natural varnish. |
| 3 | What is 'washi' and how is it used in Japanese crafts? | ๅ็ด; Traditional Japanese handmade paper used in crafts like lanterns, calligraphy, and screen making. | Think of 'washi' as Japanese paper. |
| 4 | Name a common fiber used in traditional Japanese weaving. | ่ง้บป (ใกใใพ, choma) or ็ถฟ (ใใ, men); Linen or cotton fibers used in textiles. | Choma is traditional hemp fiber, often used in older textiles. |
| 5 | What are 'kintsugi' techniques associated with? | ้็ถใ; The art of repairing broken ceramics with gold or lacquer to highlight cracks. | Kintsugi is about beauty in imperfection. |
| 6 | Which material is used in making traditional Japanese weaving called 'nishijin'? | Silk; Nishijin weaving employs fine silk threads to create luxurious textiles. | Nishijin is famous for its silk brocade. |
| 7 | What is 'urushi' used for in Japanese crafts? | Urushi (ๆผ) is used as a durable and glossy lacquer coating for various crafts, including bowls and boxes. | Urushi provides a shiny, protective finish. |
| 8 | Name the traditional clay used in Japanese pottery known for its white color and fine texture. | Shiroyaki (็ฝ็ผใ); White porcelain clay used in high-quality ceramics. | Think 'shiro' as 'white'. |
| 9 | What is 'maki-e' in lacquerware techniques? | ่็ตต; A technique of decorating lacquerware with sprinkled gold or silver powder to create intricate designs. | Maki-e involves 'sprinkling' metallic powders. |
| 10 | Which natural dye is traditionally used in Japanese textile crafts? | Indigo (่, ai); Used to dye fabrics a deep blue color. | Indigo is called 'ai' in Japanese. |
| 11 | What is the primary material in making 'bamboo' crafts? | ็ซน (ใใ, take); Bamboo is used for baskets, utensils, and decorative items. | Bamboo is strong and flexible. |
| 12 | Name the technique of applying gold leaf in Japanese crafts. | ้็ฎ่ฒผใ; Gold leaf application used in decoration of screens and crafts. | Gold leaf adds luxury and shine. |
| 13 | What is 'kaki' in relation to Japanese crafts? | ๆฟ; The persimmon tree, whose wood and fruit are used in various crafts. | Kaki sounds like persimmon. |
| 14 | Which material is traditionally used in making Japanese fans ('uchiwa')? | Bamboo frame with washi paper or silk for the fan surface. | Think of a bamboo frame with paper. |
| 15 | What is 'raku' pottery known for? | ๆฅฝ็ผ; Raku ware is a type of Japanese pottery used in tea ceremonies, characterized by its handmade, rustic appearance. | Associated with tea ceremonies. |
| 16 | Which material is used in 'kimekomi' doll-making? | Silk or brocade fabric is tucked into carved grooves in wood or papier-mรขchรฉ bases. | Kimekomi means 'tucked fabric.' |
| 17 | What is the main ingredient in traditional Japanese paper 'washi'? | Kozo (mulberry bark); Fibers from the mulberry tree are used to produce washi. | Kozo is a key plant for Japanese paper. |
| 18 | Name a technique used in making traditional Japanese textiles that involves tying and dyeing. | Shibori; A tie-dyeing technique creating intricate patterns. | Shibori involves folding and binding fabric. |
| 19 | Which material is traditionally used in Japanese 'netsuke' carvings? | Ivory, wood, or lacquered materials; Small carved toggles used in traditional dress. | Netsuke are small and detailed. |
| 20 | What is 'kintsugi' known for? | The art of repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer, emphasizing the beauty of flaws. | Kintsugi celebrates cracks. |
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