{"title":"Motoko Kawanano","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\/\/\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA preserver of Ainu culture living in Biratori Town, Hokkaido. After joining the Biratori Ainu Culture Preservation Society, she has continued to perform ancient dances throughout Hokkaido, and currently serves as a district director of the same society.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInfluenced by her mother, she learned Attushi weaving (a traditional textile) using the bark of the linden tree and the elm tree, and produced numerous bolts of fabric under the tutelage of her teacher, Rumiko Fujitani. Her high level of skill was recognised, and she received the Hokkaido Governor's Award at the Hokkaido Ainu Traditional Crafts Exhibition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurrently, she works as the caretaker of the restored Porochise (large house) and also as an instructor, teaching tourists how to weave Saranip (mats).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saranipu","title":"Saranipu","description":"\u003cp\u003eLlwyfen Manchurian \/ Manchurian Elm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20x60cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis traditional Ainu bag is made by the young layer of Manchurian Elm. There are many variations of textile works by Ainu made entirely in wood. This Saranipu was commissioned by Coed Coexist project as one of fine examples for wooden craft for future inspirations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oriel Plas Glyn y Weddw","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57801080275331,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3858\/3084\/files\/MotokoKawanano2_Photo_StephenHeaton.jpg?v=1777457467"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3858\/3084\/collections\/Motoko_Kawanano_2_Photo_Stephen_Heaton.jpg?v=1777457443","url":"https:\/\/oriel-plas-glyn-y-weddw.myshopify.com\/collections\/motoko-kawanano.oembed","provider":"Oriel Plas Glyn y Weddw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}