TRADITIONAL CRAFTS

Traditional crafts in Taito city

Copperware

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While there are 2 traditional copperware manufacturing techniques – hammering, where the material is formed using a hammer, and casting, where melted copper is poured into a casting mold – the copperware in Taito-ku was manufactured using the hammering technique. Furthermore, special techniques such as bronzing and patination bring about a slightly different beauty in the copperware’s appearance.
Copper products enjoy a thoroughly rooted popularity among everyday items due to their heat resistance, often used for cooking instruments such as kettles and frying pans.


short version(1min08sec)


long version
If you would like to know more about the craft history, manufacturing process, tools, etc., please check this movie.(8min26sec.)

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