Ko-wn was named after the bright cloud
which block off the sun light -like a Sugegasa.
We only use carefully selected materials to
create the finest Sugegasas with solid techniques.
Planting:
The process to create the fine Sugegasas starts with planting Suge.
We plant them in fall and they sprout in spring.
They grow taller than us by July.
Mowing:
Mow Suge in July.
Dry them in the sun. Eventually color fades away.
Make frames:
Sugegasa's frames are made of bamboo.
They are made by hand work with traditional techniques.
Sewing:
Attach Suge strips around the frames (which is very complicated process).
Then sew Suge to the frames stitch by stitch.
- Artist
- Ko-wn Nakayama
- Background
- 2015.06 Begun an apprenticeship into the way of inheritor.
- 2018.03 Certified as a Skilled Sugegasa maker of Ecchu Takaoka.
- Award
- 2017.03 Rookie of the Year @Annual Sugegasa Competition (the 3rd) :Koyuki
- 2017.09 Encouragement Prize @Takaoka Craft Competition 2017 :Roppou
- 2018.06 Won a prize @Art Exhibition of Takaoka City (the 24th) :Heisei no Mikurumayama
- 2018.09 Area award @Takaoka Craft Competition 2018 :Sugehimo
デンサン
【Den-san】
This is the classical Sugegasa called "Tsuno-gasa"(High V shaped ones are called "Tateyama", low V shaped ones are called "Asayama"). Generally used by farmers. The smallest size is 39cm and size varies every 3cm.
六方
【Roppou】
Ko-wn's original Sugegasa. This is the first Hexagon Sugegasa ever made. Top crown of Roppou is also Hexagon shaped and arranged in mutually shifted angles.
平成の御車山
【Heisei no Mikurumayama】
Ko-wn's original Sugegasa. This is one of the flat Sugegasas called "Ichimonji-gasa". "Heisei no Mikurumayama" is the first Octagon shaped "Ichimonji-gasa".
Factory Tour
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