What Is Shippoyaki?
What traditional Japanese art are we learning about?
Shippoyaki.
Is Shippoyaki a traditional or modern Japanese craft?
A traditional Japanese craft
What metal is commonly used to make the base of Shippoyaki?
Copper
What do we call a person who makes traditional crafts?
A craftsperson
What is one hands-on way people can learn about Shippoyaki?
By joining a workshop
Is Shippoyaki made mainly from clay or metal?
Metal
What area of Japan is famous for Owari Shippo?
Aichi Prefecture
What is the first thing an artist creates for a Shippoyaki object?
A metal base
Who helped develop Owari Shippo in the 1800s?
Kaji Tsunekichi
Can artists create new and modern designs using traditional Shippoyaki techniques?
Yes
What colorful, glass-like material is used in Shippoyaki?
Enamel
Who was an important person in the development of Owari Shippo?
Kaji Tsunekichi
What thin pieces of metal are used to make lines in some Shippoyaki designs?
Thin metal wires
Can Shippoyaki be made by people with different skills working together?
Yes
hat place in Ama City helps people learn about Shippoyaki?
Shippo Art Village
What does the word “shippo” mean?
Seven treasures
During which century did Owari Shippo grow?
The 1800s (19th century
What is the very hot oven called that is used to heat Shippoyaki?
A kiln
Why can handmade Shippoyaki be more expensive than factory-made products?
It takes more time and skilled work to make
Why is it important for young people to learn about traditional arts?
They can help keep the traditions alive in the future.
Which prefecture is Owari Shippo strongly connected to?
Aichi Prefecture.
In which city was Japanese Shippoyaki shown at an international exhibition in 1867?
Paris
What do we call the process of heating Shippoyaki in a kiln?
Firing
What may happen if young people do not learn traditional Shippoyaki skills?
The skills and knowledge may be lost.
Name three things people can do to support Shippoyaki.
Possible answers include joining workshops, learning about it, visiting exhibitions, supporting craftspeople, or sharing information.