Seed-syllable Artisans
Ichigaya Letterpress Factory
Until Jun 2
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During Japan's late Edo and early Meiji periods, letterpress printing, employing lead type, became a thriving industry alongside the Meiji Restoration. The intricate typefaces used in this method were originally crafted from "seed-syllables" by skilled artisans. These craftspeople meticulously carved the reversed characters onto wooden or lead bars, each about 3 millimeters in size, ensuring uniformity in size, thickness, and style. Despite their remarkable skills, many of these artisans remain unknown to history. This exhibition honors their legacy, exploring the art of seed-syllable, the foundation of Japanese typeface creation, and showcasing the typefaces of that era.
Schedule Now in session | Nov 3 (Fri) 2023-Jun 2 (Sun) 2024 35 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://ichigaya-letterpress.jp/gallery/000345.html | ||||
| Venue | Ichigaya Letterpress Factory https://ichigaya-letterpress.jp/index.html | ||||
| Location | 1-1-1 Ichigayakaga-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8001 | ||||
| Access | 10 minute walk from exit A1 at Ushigomekagurazaka Station on the Toei Oedo line, 10 minute walk from exit 7 at Ichigaya Station on the Yurakucho and Namboku lines, 15 minute walk from exit 1 at Ichigaya Station on the Toei Shinjuku line, 15 minute walk from Ichigaya Station on the JR Sobu line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-6386-0555 | ||||
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