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伊勢根付 Ise Netsuke
お伊勢参りの土産物として江戸時代に栄えました。
伊勢神宮の裏山にあたる朝熊山の黄楊（ツゲ）の木を使い、お伊勢さんのご加護がありますように、という願いを込めた作品が多いのが特徴です。
It flourished during the Edo period(1603-1867)as a souvenir of the Ise pilgrimage.
The wood of the Japanese boxwood on Mount Asakuma of the Ise Shrine is used,
Many of the works are characterized by their wish for the blessings of Ise-san.
根付とは About Netsuke
根付とは巾着や印籠、財布などを帯から吊るし持ち歩くときに用いる留め具です。400年の歴史を持ちます。
手のひらに収まるほどの大きさで、細かな彫刻の妙、触り心地、デザインなどによる洒落といった遊び心を楽しみます。
使い込むほどに美しい色に変化し価値を増す、使う人が成長させる触れられる芸術品です。
Netsuke are objects used as a fasteners for items hung from the sash(obi) of traditional outfits,
suchas drawstring purses(kinchaku), small cases(inro), and wallets(saifu).The history of netsuke dates back some 400years.
Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, these fasteners combine the wonder of intricate carvings with pleasingly tactile form and witty design; their delight with their playfulness.
Netsuke become more valuable over time, as continued use gives them a rich, beautiful hue;
they are miniature works of art the mature through the user's touch.
根付ができるまで How Netsuke are made
1「伊勢根付」の特徴は、伊勢神宮の裏山にあたる朝熊山の黄楊（ツゲ）の木を使うこと。
山に木を採りに行くところから私達の仕事です。「朝熊黄楊」の特徴は、硬く年輪が密で粘りがあるため細かな彫刻に向いていること。
世界一の黄楊だと伊勢根付職人の間では言われています。使うのは彫刻刀。小さなものは自作です。
The distinctive feature of the 'Ise Netsuke' is its use of yellow boxwood from Mount Asakuma which is located behind Ise Shrine.
Our work begins when we go to the mountains to select the trees.
Asakuma yew trees are hard and have dense annual rings, making them ideal for detailed engraving.
Among Ise netsuke craftsmen, it is said to be the world's best boxwood. We use an engraving knife. The smaller ones are self-made.
2 荒彫り Rough carving
鑿（ノミ）を壁に押し当てるようにして大まかに彫っていきます。
Rough carving involves pressing the chisel against the wall.
3 彫刻刀で細かな彫り Detailed carving is done with a carving knife
小さな小さな見えないようなところまで彫っていきます。
Carve down to the smallest and most invisible details.
4 磨き Polishing
根付職人は彫りの職人だと思われがちですが、手の中で持った時に気持ちのいい根付になり、
美しい「なれ」をうむ根付にするためには、磨きもとても重要です。
１ヶ月かけて彫ったものは、１ヶ月かけて磨きなさいと言われるくらい磨きに時間をかけます。
Although netsuke craftsmen are often thought of as carvers, polishing is also important in order to create netsuke that feel good when held in the hand and produce a beautiful 'nare'.
The craftsmen spend so much time polishing that they are told to spend a month polishing what they have spent a month carving.
Craftsmen spend so much time polishing that they are said to spend a month polishing what they have spent a month carving.
5 着色 Colouring
夜叉という木の実を煮詰めた液体などを使い、色を付けます。
Colour is applied using a liquid made from boiled-down berries, for example, called 'yasha'.
6 艶を出して完成です
Polished and polished with horsehair to a shine.
