#production

Yam mounds made by the contestants.

Tubers of yam and jars of palm wine to entertain the contestants.

The flautist with his flute adorned with eya ebule.

Tethered ram to be won by the most resourceful labourer.

‘Den-Mark’ logo.The right side of the logo states that it is a ‘traditional craft product appointed by the Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry’. Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square website.

Entitled ‘Wearing Kijoka-no-Basho-fu, blessing nature: Toshiko Taira, a Living National Treasure’ (author’s translation). This article describes some production processes and records an interview with Taira about her work and techniques.

Feature entitled ‘The cutest hair arrangements for novice Yukata wearers’.

A piece of Kijoka-no-Basho-fu woven on a loom.

At the Bingata artist event, Sachiko Yafuso (right), a craftswoman, explains how to make Bingata.