Tōdaiji monk making momigami. The paper is compressed firmly around the rod. After compressing the paper in one direction, it is then flipped 90 degrees to add wrinkles in the perpendicular direction. This second time, thin paper such as gampi paper is added in order to support the paper. This is done 5-6 times
Funding
Endangered Material Knowledge Programme
History
Session
T02
Rights owner
Daphne Mohajer va Pesaran
Cultural group
Japanese
Participants
Kōei Hashimura
Country
Japan
Place
Tōdaiji, Nara
Item/object
Tools for making momigami that are particular to Tōdaiji temple