Silk marbling: a Japanese technique rediscovered | Hermès Footsteps Across The World

[@jadelee6555]

That is absolutely incredible. Please PLEASE keep this family well funded so they can continue this trade. This artform must not be lost

[@randolf5111]

The translation in this video is incorrect. Her father did not import this technique from Germany. 'Her father exported this technique to Germany ' is the right translation.

[@doodletime1512]

I am glad the son is also invested in learning the trade instead of leaving home to become an office worker. In fact, the whole family sticks together despite the years of hardship. It's very heartening.

[@georginar763]

I was a textile designer for many many years and no one acknowledged me as a designer, even though I was behind many designs that made the companies lots of money. I always kept my mind on the fact that through my designs many people were being employed, their families and also the community. It made me feel good about that. I was'nt paid a lot but it always disappointed me that my name was not printed on the selvedge of the cloth. So, its generous of Hermes to post this. The main reason that my name and countless other designers were not mentioned...ever. was because of competitors. If they liked the look they could approach us and try to get us to design fabrics similar to the one I had designed - which was always successful. I applaud Hermes for supporting these people and showing their work on youtube and acknowledging their amazing work. They are a national treasure indeed. :)

[@junesunshine417]

I am from Kyoto and own two Hermès scarves but never knew that a family in my hometown is now producing some of Hermès silks! Kyoto is known for its traditional silk textile industry. The industry declined from its peak in the 1950s but sees a slow come back.

[@bellasadar7443]

Japan is one of the most computerized country but also one which values artisans the most.

[@tagged5life]

bellasadar it is actually surprisingly not computerized

[@mchan9611]

this is what I want from fashion houses. Not just to get an idea from a culture and run with it. But taking the time to understand the technical process and history, and showcasing the place it came from👍👍👍

[@luna39900]

I like how the son takes pride in his family's heritage

[@polodubhthaigh9827]

Stunning! Their pure joy when they saw the prints from the 30's touched me, and when she runs to pull out an equivalent print that they had made! Their passion shines through. I hope that they do well out of this. The Japanese are masters of tradition!

[@Sfb396]

I’m glad there are people keeping traditional artforms and techniques alive to this day.

[@chinigirlX3]

Hermes better hire them and not steal their technique ☝🏻 😒

[@karenyu9260]

That’s just WOW!!! The technique is magical and a lot of love. Hermes did great in honoring the authenticiticity of the process. Indeed, any ink-jet printing can never duplicate the soulfulness of Japanese craftsmanship!

[@men_del12]

"I hope to reach the challange and reach for the infinite". Best quote ever.

[@ngairepham]

Yeah I listened to it many times. It's the Japanese spirit

[@DiAn-xg7tm]

I can't believe I watched this video crying. This is so pretty and the story behind is incomparable.

[@Keys2703]

me too i am crying watching this

[@marcobenneti9664]

I almost cried too

[@fionnafaye]

Sooo did they hire them? It would be so disappointing to have Hermes steal their technique then profit millions off of it without any compensation

[@RaginYak]

Didn't expect to see such wonderful story of a Japanese family. Praying they are filthy rich by now.

[@amzanz9145]

That’s why Japanese are the best in a lot of ways especially when it comes to craftsmanship because they do not compete with others but with themselves.

[@brandonmunden1541]

French, too

[@KaySan666]

@@brandonmunden1541 and apparently the germans if you consider that he went to germany to import that technique to japan

[@ohnonichole]

This was originally a German technique, brought over to Japan, but found little local interest in the latter years, as noted in the video, and kept alive by French fashion. This isn't a specific cultural skill, but rather a world heritage one.

[@jeanneluddeni5159]

Oh my goodness such beauty to die for gorgeous silks and designs

[@shizukagozen777]

The patterns and colors are WONDERFUL, I have tears in my eyes thinking that it will maybe totally disappear.

[@afarhan21]

Masters of their craft. These people show us how to live.

[@EddVCR]

It’s awesome to see the contagious excitement erupt among the artisans who instantly know exactly what the samples are. And the joy it brought them to realize that their skills are still prized was such a wonderful thing to see. Hermès better pay these living treasures very well and not just steal their craft!

[@LoiLaing]

I am in complete awe. For the family to have kept the technique alive for 40 years, Hermés finding them after searching for 10 years, and then working together for another 3 years to produce the scarves...amazing.😍

[@vondahe]

I think it’s fairly safe to say that you probably couldn’t find such love of quality details anywhere else than Japan. It’s a unique country in many ways. Hat tip to Hermès for finding this artist and partnering with him. I expect he’s remunerated appropriately for his work.

[@franzgrabe1]

I am speechless! What a craftsman!

[@nikkireign4498]

Absolutely magical. I hope the artists and techniques are never lost to new age technology.

[@angusdraffan6656]

Thankyou Hermes for commissioning and publicising this amazing family's work! I imagine one of the greatest joys for artisans is having their work recognised and purchased.

[@RubeyS12]

So beautiful to see this craft come to life in our world of fast fashion and gross consumerism… And hoping the artisans are recognised and rewarded for their wonderful skills.

[@PeterSIpeli]

this is stunning, what an amazing family to retain the technique

[@meg2231]

This guy is like, the best artist ever...such a unique skill and he's an absolute master of it

[@iampreethi12]

Every world renowned designer should celebrate their artisans..each and everyone who work behind the scenes deserve equal credit and applause

[@SheerStitchery]

This is absolutely stunning! I love how Hermes is supporting this age old craft and not resorting to printing the design. It makes me so happy to see this! 🌸

[@MsJocelynC]

The mastery and the beauty when the final silk comes out of the machine has me in tears 😍🙏🏻

[@arniecalang4583]

Japanese workers are so pure I am in awe.

[@imnctzen701]

this is so great hermes will be able to help that silk printing be alive for more years to come...

[@NopeJustMe]

Stunning. The last few people in the world. They better be paying some $$$$$ to this incredibly talented family. Those prints are breathtaking!

[@daniellepreyar]

What a beautiful family and wonderful art. What a treasure they are, I'd love to have one of their pieces and pass it down when I get older.

[@uuoah]

Absolutely stunning. The Japanese are truly some of the best artist. They have a passion like no other

[@HIK063]

The patterns are beautiful. And the story behind the process and the family's story just makes the scarfs have more value!

[@nerueru5756]

I want to honor this family with more than a video 😭🙏

[@Diana-fw1lq]

It’s beautiful to see lost traditions come back to life... 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@janiliebenberg4407]

I've watched a few videos about Parisien fashion and accessories and the Hermés scarf was mentioned several times. Now I know what all the fuss is about. It's beautiful. And such an art!

[@leeohmoon231]

made me cry, for what we`ve lost, the age of the machine not skills and people, I hope Hermes pays them well for this hard yet beautiful work...

[@LRSL]

I'm sitting on the edge of my seat here, totally fascinated, not by the grandeur of the brand, but by this humble family who uphold a dying tradition. Everything they do, no matter how small the movement, seems like a ritual or even a prayer of appreciation for the skills and knowledge they have acquired to execute the perfection in the art that lays before them.

[@MrMuddy22]

Now I understand - it’s an absolute work of art! Thank you for this video - gives me a greater appreciation 💙

[@GaiAlubinur]

4:01 these people have spent years perfecting their colour recognition, and that´s only a part of it. INCREDIBLE.

[@Alexandraalejandro798]

The Japanese had perfected and mastered this technique for more than a thousand years carying out through kimonos at its finest of an artistry I hope this family will be well rewarded for this as HERMÈS would've been searching for this quality for a long time if this family hadn't held on with this legacy a little longer.

[@bonchance9241]

Absolutely Beautiful ! This Gentleman is an Artisan & his Family assist him in the Artistry..... If his Skills are not taught the Knowledge will disappear .

[@casseyanzio2568]

Thank you Hermes. It is good to see you acknowledge the artisans and creating good content for KZbin.

[@HLZ462]

The whole family members of the craft man look genuinely love what they do, I can feel their passion through this video!

[@LittleMissus]

Wow just wow! We must protect this family at all cost!

[@Acquavallo]

C'est magnifique! C'est trop beau, c'est dingue

[@halfmoond2562]

Wow these are more beautiful than paintings or tapestries I've seen in The Louvre. I think he could make these into art and display them in a museum if he wanted, this whole process is an art and and I hope he is able to afford more workers or apprentices to learn his craft, this is skill that must never die. I do hope Hermes hires them to make and design their next scarves and pays them handsomely.

[@2degucitas]

Colored starch paste, cut, shaped, stacked, put together like a mosaic 3\4 of an inch thick. Then fixed to a printing drum it prints onto a roll of fine white silk cloth. What mastery. The technique reminds me of how fimo clay is put together to make beads and other items.

[@bhanani5480]

Pure Art and magnificent craftsmanship, talented and dedicated family ❤

[@jennygifford914]

WOW incredible work .. mindblowing...priceless... this family should be super wealthy for their art..

[@line80able]

Les artisans japonais sont impressionnants, cet amour de leur travail le respect et ce besoin d’exceller pour atteindre la perfection. Certains diront que c'est le fondement de l'artisanat, mais au 21 ème siècle c'est quasi impossible d'avoir encore cette mentalité à cause de la mondialisation. Même leurs agriculteurs ont cette vision, ce qui prime ce n'est pas la quantité mais la qualité.

[@00popstar]

This was amazing. Those designs are so intricate and heartbreakingly beautiful.

[@marybrantley2160]

Beauty, skill, knowledge, respect!! The name itself represents elegance and skill, and the product is known worldwide. Please let this knowledge continue.

[@carolynpetritsch9053]

Amazing . Good job doing their story . It’s important they get recognized for this unique art and keep it alive. Beautiful

[@NormYip]

Such beautiful craftsmanship. The prints look gorgeous.

[@-...................-]

Hermès should be paying them well enough Just look at the workshop!

[@AliceRiobueno]

Truly a piece of art, so beautiful and with this japanese vibe, love it!

[@MTMF.london]

I would love to know more about the materials used and the technique involved - or are they a trade secret? Also I hope Japan declares the family and its workshop a national treasure.

[@sion-dafyddlocke9913]

MT Yankin Just an educated guess, but it looks to based off the rice pastes that are also used in kimono technique. That with massive concentration of dried dyes (as you can tell by the almost black colors of the pastes) with just a little liquid acid and maybe binding the design in beeswax?

[@netmatrix75]

I think the process is folding layers and layers of different ink colors/ And when it gets printed, the inks will change color layer after layer upon depletion. Interesting technique. Hence there are no 2 pieces alike.

[@myluckytofu]

WE MUST PROTECT THIS AT ALL COST!!!

[@Aurora-kq7bo]

They deserve SO MUCH MORE

[@markwroe7]

I am always impressed and moved by the depth of experience and quality with this beautiful work. Thank You.

[@TheFeelena]

Incredible authentic Japanese silk marbling techniques & these magnificent family of artists. Hope they give them the deserving credits & not get sidelined .

[@robertsyrett1992]

Well that was pretty insane! Thanks for sharing, and I would love to watch a livestream of that guy cutting the dye/clay/whatever that is and making patterns with it. Absolutely magical.

[@agustina0110]

Lovely family and amazing technique

[@ColourfulSoulsArt]

That's so cool, the technique they use to get the color blends and patterns is like the caning and blends I do with polymer clay but then using those to dye silk and the caning at such a large scale is amazing!

[@scarlettp1106]

I hope they will make a web page/instagram page and show the world their traditional art.

[@asamtoy]

Just...wow. Awe inspiring.

[@kida13otohime17]

I was never interested in purchasing an Hermès scarf or silk. But if I come across this beautiful art I will buy it immediately

[@CuteeCupee]

Fantastic technique, beautiful results.

[@TattedMunchkin69]

They are all so amazing. God bless them♥

[@InkMink]

That’s beautiful :o I hope they earn enough to keep expanding their knowledge to keep this skill alive!

[@chelsealauren1258]

Priceless art

[@debbiandrews1981]

This is incredible, at first, I was like "Is that clay??" . What an intricate and amazing technique!

[@marcobenneti9664]

As many of people who wrote comments in here, the first thing i hope is that Hermes take care of them and have respect for them, needless to say they should pay them acording to the value of what they produce, wich is almost invaluable.

[@dominiquelopez8237]

How can I find out more of this artist? I can't even find him by Google! And hermes doesn't give us his full name or shop

[@TanukiOfficial]

I want to know more about this artisan and to see his work incorporated into clothing! Please show us more!

[@Keys2703]

I am lowkey crying watching this cause it is so beautiful i cant help it.

[@theaansel8738]

This so beautiful it makes you want to weep

[@mdnoormdnoor8346]

Dear, Tq for sharing such beauty... Its very impressive n to see the beauty of it... You really need to reward them for their experience n expertice... Keep it up esp the hardworking japanese family... May God bless u for yr sincere work... Tq again

[@mercedeslb237]

Vraiment magnifique!!!! Merci beaucoup pour partager 😙

[@gsogso3444]

God.. This is incredibly....thank you to all🙏✨✨✨✨✨

[@mellostation]

Oh my goodness how beautiful

[@nurashikinghani1732]

The Japanese family needs to know how much their skills are worth in this modern day and not get cheated with these billion-dollar worth French owned company. Their profit margins are off the roofs as their clienteles are people whom are beyond rich. So HERMES, do them a favour and pay them honestly.

[@carabiner7999]

I would love to learn this! It reminds me a bit of making Scagliola, which I've had the pleasure of doing.

[@karenwilkinson1315]

Exquisite workmanship

[@Kml123-n4d]

Hermes should be paying this family with a huge money...

[@sophievanderbilt1325]

I'm sure the way these are made is a trade secret, but a basic overview of what's happening would have been nice. I can kinda guess from the video, but I'm sure that just saying basically what's going on wouldn't compromise their formulas or anything. Other than that, I loved this!

[@LindsayK3152]

This is...an incredible technique...

[@gunmetal2445]

The family is adorable!

[@lalewilan]

My brain just cannot figure out how it is possible to make sone of the prints, mindblowing.

[@shirley8253]

they're basically a piece of art history. must protect them.

[@TheRickie41]

Espérons alors que vous soyez reconnaissants et que vous payez ce travail à l'hauteur de sa valeur.

[@HunniRoze]

This job seems to involve a lot running. I hope to one day buy from them!

[@tuffiltajudin]

You guys should try going to Malaysia and there’s this one technique called ‘keringkam’. Very rare and expensive. And also do look for ‘songket’ too.