Right. The video was taken long time ago so the craftsman in the video seems already passed away, but his son has taken over the craftsmanship and creating the candle in the same way.
Just like with knives... and pretty much any older tool, the Japanese design is far superior to that of the western counterpart.
@naoyaandatsushi3 жыл бұрын
In the past, Japan had few opportunities to come into contact with Western culture, and vice versa. I think it's wonderful to be able to evaluate each other's culture and craftsmanship now.
@glytch53 жыл бұрын
@@naoyaandatsushi I agree. It's very interesting how peoples of the old made the same things with totally different designs. I really want to try some of these candles. What does the wax smell like?
@naoyaandatsushi3 жыл бұрын
@@glytch5 Actually I neither have tried it, it says no smoke nor drip. That shop is Omori candle and has web shop but not sure they can ship overseas. I saw few similar products in amazon.com, as Japanese "Haze" candle.
@glytch53 жыл бұрын
@@naoyaandatsushi I saw those on amazon too. Not sure if its made from the same material though?
@naoyaandatsushi3 жыл бұрын
@@glytch5 Right. Even I can’t recommend easily, but the best way is to come to Japan, visit Uchiko town in Ehime prefecture and see all the products in Omori candle shop.
Estoy impresionada de la precisión de su trabajo , es una lastima que no sepa su idioma , para poder entender con los s materiales que trabaja.su trabajo es ¡¡IMPRESIONANTE!!!
@naoyaandatsushi5 жыл бұрын
Estoy muy feliz de presentarles las maravillosas habilidades de los artesanos en mi país.
@kickassvideos54695 жыл бұрын
This is about "urushi" , a very nice japanese tradition. Just wonderfull to see those japanese masters doing their work
@naoyaandatsushi5 жыл бұрын
One thing I have to say is that the video was edited about 30 years ago, so we're not sure whether the master working in the video is still good and alive.