Japanese Art and Cultural Discovery for Friends, Families, and Travelers | 和文化をちゃんと楽しむ国際交流会のお知らせ　(May 12th, Sunday: Mizuhiki Hair Ornament Making)

[Mizuhiki Workshop Overview]

ワークショップ概要

今回のワークショップでは、水引の意味、どのような場面で使われるのかを

学びながら、髪飾りを作ります。

お好きな色の組み合わせで、水引の代表的な結び「梅結び」の結び方を学びます。

バレッタ、かんざしのどちらかを選んでいただき、

髪飾りに仕上げます。

1400年前が起源と言われる水引を

お楽しみいただければと思います。

Embark on a journey into the ancient art of Mizuhiki,

where tradition meets innovation in the creation of

exquisite hair ornaments!

Join us for an exclusive experience where you'll uncover the hidden meanings and cultural significance behind Mizuhiki while crafting your own stunning hair accessories.

Delve into the secrets of Mizuhiki's most iconic knot, the elusive "Ume musubi," mastering its intricate twists and turns in your chosen color palette.

But that's not all! Choose between a stylish barrette or an elegant hairpin to showcase your Mizuhiki masterpiece.

Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to create a unique accessory for yourself, but it's also a heartfelt way to craft something special for your loved ones. Imagine the joy of gifting a handmade Mizuhiki hair ornament to your mom, sister, friends, or anyone dear to your heart, whether it's for Mother's Day, a birthday, or any occasion worth celebrating.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to immerse yourself in a 1400-year-old tradition, brought to life in a contemporary setting.

Let Mizuhiki captivate your imagination and adorn your style with its timeless beauty!

講師：重田恭子

一般社団法人和モダン水引協会

代表理事/水引クリエイター

2012年金沢で水引と出会う

水引art波華主宰井波佳奈先生に師事

2014 年仙台で水引教室をはじめる

2019年一般社団法人和モダン水引協会を設立。資格制度を設け、水引大使を輩出、協会の水引ブランド「WA-Style」の立ち上げ

2023年現在個人および法人向け水引講座の開催、法人向け水引デザインの提案、水引商品の展示販売を行う

【これまでの主な実績】

■ 展示販売会

・代官山、青山等でのギャラリーで開催

■ 出店

・玉川高島屋

・東急Bunkamura Gallery

・西武百貨店渋谷店特招会

・池袋西武本店,

・阪急うめだ等

■ 実績（敬称略）

・GUCCI

　モチーフ制作、全国店舗にて水引デモンストレーション

・東京都

　東京オリンピック・パラリンピック

　-日本文化・水引の紹介動画撮影協力

　-1周年記念行事：月桂樹の冠制作

・TBS

　番組の撮影協力

・クオカード

　クオカードデザイン及び監修

・銀座伊東屋

　お魚シリーズ、インクシリーズ商品開発及び販売

・天正堂（山田平安堂成田空港店）販売

Instructor: Kyoko Shigeta

Representative Director/Mizuhiki Creator

WA-Modern Mizuhiki Association

In 2012, Kyoko Shigeta encountered Mizuhiki in Kanazawa, where she studied under Kanako Inami, the director of Mizuhiki Art Hana. In 2014, she began Mizuhiki classes in Sendai. In 2019, she founded the WA-Modern Mizuhiki Association, establishing a qualification system, producing Mizuhiki ambassadors, and launching the association's Mizuhiki brand, "WA-Style."

As of 2023, Kyoko conducts Mizuhiki courses for individuals and corporations, offers Mizuhiki design proposals for businesses, and showcases and sells Mizuhiki products.

Key Achievements:

- Exhibition Sales:

- Held at galleries in Daikanyama, Aoyama, and others.

- Participation in Events:

- Tokyu Bunkamura Gallery

- Seibu Department Store Shibuya Store Special Invitational Event

- Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store

- Hankyu Umeda, and others.

- Notable Collaborations:

- GUCCI: Mizuhiki motif creation and nationwide Mizuhiki demonstrations.

- Tokyo Metropolitan Government:

- Cooperation in creating introduction videos on Japanese culture and Mizuhiki for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.