Twisted Staff

Twisted StaffAn unusual Japanese staff formed from a single twisting vine, possibly wisteria. At its midpoint the shaft bifurcates, the two interwoven branches above bound at intervals with rattan. Raised on a contemporary metal base.

A long wooden wand used to mix lacquer in the workshop

areas of damage

I can’t say for certain if the lines on the face of the rock are naturally occurring or were manually worked

My visit to Mingeikan was enlightening in this regard- the tea bowls on display had sloped rims

A hip-length kimono worked in katazome (stencilresist) on a robust

leaving the stencil pattern in sharp reserve

reflects the precision and artistry required to achieve repeating patterns across fabric

supplied sturdy

adding a unique touch to its traditional design

The crotch has worn grooves from a kettle rope repeatedly rubbing against it

Weighing almost 30 lbs

the traditional gesture associated with teaching and intellectual discourse