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Artists Keep Ancient Japanese Craft Alive — VOA Learning English

Стаття · Мова: Англійська · Рівень: складний · Автор: VOA Learning English · ≈ 4 хв · 591 слів

Теми: мистецтво й музика

Artists Keep Ancient Japanese Craft Alive

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Eiko Araki is an expert of the Sanuki Kagari Temari, a Japanese traditional craft. The craft has been passed down for more than 1,000 years on the island of Shikoku.

Araki is at the center of a small circle of women who are working hard to make “temari.” These balls are small artistic objects that have colorful designs. They can take weeks or months to finish. Some cost hundreds of dollars although others are less costly.

The balls are not for sports. They are created as special objects, carrying prayers for health and goodness. They might be treasured like a painting in a Western home.

“Out of nothing, something this beautiful is born, bringing joy,” said Araki about the temari. “I want it to…

Торкнись будь-якого слова — переклад з’явиться одразу, а слово ляже в твою добірку разом із реченням.

Yuri Kageyama reported on this story for the Associated Press. John Russell adapted it for VOA Learning English.

Джерело: learningenglish.voanews.com/a/artists-keep-ancient-japanese-craft-alive-/7790707

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