In Japan, torn paper is a traditional art developed over many centuries.
The Japanese call these beautiful paintings are Chigiri-e (ちぎり 絵), which chigiri means "tear" e here also means "war". This art from centuries ago, came to Japan from the trade with China. Especially in this art torn paste, Japanese paper using only their traditional washi.
Washi paper made since the 6th century, when the paper first appeared in Japan by Chinese merchants. basically, washi paper is thin but very tough, with many textures and colors that it is used in many traditional arts of Japan such as making paper fans, the application of calligraphy , paper folding art ...
And also with properties such as colors that have helped the Japanese washi express their deep love for Nature then became major themes of the paintings are created from chigirie art.
Interestingly, of this art form is not only the artists with their hands, that even the kids or housewives busy kitchen can still enjoy and participate in the creation This beautiful paintings. At many schools in Japan, or art classes after hours ... we not only teach the subject is popular in many countries such as calligraphy, traditional musical performances ... but also with chigirie learn about each other. Let's see the hard work of "artists" tiny or busy parents enthralled with his paintings!
Those who love art chigirie said, just a bit of traditional washi paper, and passion, you can create a beautiful garden right on the wall of his house.
