http://www.metafilter.com/30665/Dentokogei/ Comments on MetaFilter post Dentokogei Sun, 11 Jan 2004 08:48:26 -0800 Sun, 11 Jan 2004 08:48:26 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.metafilter.com/30665/Dentokogei <a href="http://www.dentokogei.com/en/index.php3">Dentokogei.</a> A site 'devoted to showcasing the work of the shokunin, or artisans, still working and carrying on the traditions of handcraft production in Japan. ' post:www.metafilter.com,2004:site.30665 Sun, 11 Jan 2004 07:51:13 -0800 plep dentokogei shokunin crafts japan http://www.metafilter.com/30665/Dentokogei#610632 Great stuff, plep. This site reminded me of the stunning quality and detail of <a href="http://www.lifeinkorea.com/culture/embro/embro.cfm">traditional Korean embroidery</a>. More <a href="http://www.lifeinkorea.com/culture/embro/embro.cfm?Subject=Gallery2">here</a>. It's hard to believe sometimes that it's just threads sewn by hand. comment:www.metafilter.com,2004:site.30665-610632 Sun, 11 Jan 2004 08:48:26 -0800 hama7 http://www.metafilter.com/30665/Dentokogei#610946 Very nice! I adore Japanese handicraft arts, especially kimono art, and I've always been fascinated by the "mon" (or "ka-mon") family crests, some nice examples of which can be found on our old favorite, <a href="http://www.insects.org/ced4/japanese_crests.html">Cultural Entomology</a>. Also, some interesting information on motifs in Japanese textiles <a href="http://www.texuba.com/art_motifs.html">here</a>. comment:www.metafilter.com,2004:site.30665-610946 Sun, 11 Jan 2004 22:06:43 -0800 taz