Jointly organized by the "ABAD" public legal entity and the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Azerbaijan, master classes on traditional Japanese crafts will be held.

The master class will include a demonstration of the arts of Kintsugi and Mokuhanga by artist Takahashi Mami.

The 15th-century practice of Kintsugi, meaning “to join with gold”, is a reminder to stay optimistic when things fall apart and to celebrate the flaws and missteps of life. Kintsugi fosters the idea that a broken object can be repaired and made useful once again. It tells us we can always begin anew despite past failures. Accepting imperfections helps us to break free from the obsession of perfectionism which causes unnecessary stress and inhibiting creativity and productivity.

In Japan, woodblock printing is known as Mokuhanga, "moku" meaning wood and hanga meaning print. It is best known for use in the ukiyo-e genre of Japanese art. Mokuhanga artists of the past rarely carved their own woodblocks for printing. Unlike woodblock printing used in the Western world, it uses water-based natural dyes, not oil paints, and has a wide range of colours to choose from.

Masterclasses for ABAD’s craftsmen and other Japanese art enthusiasts will be held on November 17, 2023, at 19:00, in the Conference Hall of Baku "ASAN Service" Center No 7.

Just so you know, online registration is mandatory for participation. You can use the following link for registration.