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Steaming paper mulberry shoots

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posted on 2025-01-22, 10:47 authored by Daphne Mohajer va PesaranDaphne Mohajer va Pesaran
Steamer used for steaming trimmed branches. This loosens the bark and allows for ease of peeling. This steamer consists of a large metal drum and burner. Another pot will be placed on top and the shoots will be steamed for 2-3 hours

Funding

Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

History

Session

SY01

Rights owner

Daphne Mohajer va Pesaran

Title alt

kōzo-fukashi — こうぞふかし

Cultural group

Japanese

Participants

Keiji Abe, Daphne Mohajer va Pesaran

Country

Japan

Place

Shiroishi, Miyagi

Item/object

Paper mulberry branches

Techniques of production

Steamed

Cultural context/event

General production

Social group setting

Community

Location

Workshop

Temporality

Typically occurs during wintertime

Intent

Papermaking

Date of creation

2020-01-13

Unique ID

2019SG04-SY01-0732

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