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Kouji Mizumori Meister (band tailored)
Last Updated March 23, 2022
Kouji Mizumori
Obi style
Selected in fiscal 2015 (20th term)
Lives in Totsuka Ward
- Born 1943, born in Ishikawa Prefecture
- Establishment of 45, Showa
- Vocational Training Instructor (Japanese dressmaking course)
- He has served as Vice President of Kanagawa Prefectural Kimono Sewing Cooperative, Vice Chairman of the Kanagawa Prefectural Wishing Training Association, Vice Chairman of the Kanagawa Prefectural Technician Federation, General Affairs and Accounting and Accounting of the Federation of Japan Wishing Wearing Organizations
- (J: COM) Appeared video (outside site)
I want to deliver a band that I can understand to customers.
Mizumori has cherished "providing customers with works that they can convince" and "be sure to keep their promises and build trusting relationships with customers."
Mizumori, who says, "It's important to always think, rather than just proceeding with the work," adjusts the way to apply the scratches and the size of the seams according to the type and pattern of the fabric, We have been exploring the ease of tightening each band.
In the future, he will talk directly with customers and talk about his dream of setting up a store where he can make obi according to customer preferences and body shape.
Mr. Mizumori, who says, `` I want to disclose the skills of obi tailoring and convey the skills '', works as a lecturer at a workshop at the organization to which he belongs, conveys his skills to his disciples in his company and fosters successors. Is being worked on.
Meister's skill
In general, in the production of obi tailoring, a 180cm long table is placed sideways for workers.
Mizumori devised a method of working with a 70cm long stand vertically for the worker in order to finish the texture (fold) straight.
Also, in order to cut the core straight, the sharpness of the core cutter is important. Therefore, a small core cut knife that is easy to sharpen is used.
Furthermore, in order to prevent the band from rubbing out, a technique to erase the steps using a band core is used to extinguish the obi, so that the band lasts longer and makes the belt feel comfortable.
Profile
He is a cousin and introduced as an apprentice under a teacher who runs a tailor specializing in obi in Tokyo.
After 11 years of training, he established Obiyasu independently at the age of 26.
In addition to devising attached belts that can be easily and beautifully tightened, we will also work on dressing guidance and actively promote activities to spread the obi and kimono culture.
Major awards
- 2003 Yokohama City Skilled Workers Award (The Mayor of Yokohama)
- Received the Kanagawa Prefectural Commendation for Excellence in Kanagawa Prefecture (Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture)
- (Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare) in 2014 (Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare)
- Received the Medal with Yellow Ribbon in 2015
You can meet Meister's skills here!
Obiyasu Co., Ltd.
92-2, Fukayacho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi
Phone: 045-851-7745
For inquiries to this page
Economic Affairs Bureau, Civil Economy and Labor Department
Phone: 045-671-4098
Phone: 045-671-4098
Fax: 045-664-9188
Email address: ke-ginou@city.yokohama.jp
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