人形・こけし
<Doll and Kokeshi>
江戸押絵
EDO Oshi-e


東京都墨田区、江東区、葛飾区を中心に作られる工芸品です。布に綿をくるみ、それを板などの台紙に貼ることで立体的な絵を作成する技法で、特に羽子板が有名です。日本舞踊や日本画、歌舞伎などをもとに、振袖を着た女性や歌舞伎役者が伝統的なモチーフとして受け継がれています。
Edo Oshi-e (江戸押絵) is a craft from the Edo period (1603–1868), involving the creation of raised, three-dimensional textile pictures. The word "oshi-e" translates to "pressed pictures," where layers of fabric, often silk or cotton, are cut, padded, and assembled to form relief images. This art form was commonly used to make decorative panels, kabuki actor portraits, or ornaments for festivals and special occasions. It was particularly popular for depicting kabuki scenes or beautiful women (bijin-ga), with the intricate layering adding texture and depth to the figures. Edo Oshi-e showcases Japan's attention to detail and craftsmanship in textiles and decorative arts.
