Comb craftsmen in Yabuhara ,KISO
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| What is Oroku-combs? |
| Oroku-combs Kind and shape |
| Comb making Tool |
| Traditional technique |
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Kazukuni Aoyagi |
He was born in 1929. He establishes the "MIDORIYA" comb atelier in 1971. He was recognized to Nagano Prefecture excellence skilled person governor commendation "Skillful craftsman in Shinshu" in 1998.
He has been commended by the Minister of Labor, the nation's outstanding skills "contemporary master craftsman" was awarded in 2002.
He was given Medal with Yellow Ribbon in 2007. | |
| 918-1 Yabuhara,Kiso-mura,Nagano 399-6201,JAPAN TEL:0264-36-2482 |
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He is the leader in making Oroku Comb. "This is a real hands-production method, the last remaining technology" under the belief that, just try to advance the technology. His outstanding skills are evaluated by everyone, he has produced many combs of purveyors to the Imperial Household Agency.
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  Gold lacquered: by Miyama Bihoh |
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 for Her Imperial Highness Princess Mako |
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