Noh is a traditional Japanese theater art with a legacy that continues today.
This form of classical dance-drama has been performed since the 14th century and is still regularly practiced today.
Now, afascinating documentaryreveals the involved process that artisan Mitsue Nakamura goes through to carve and paint each mask.
Its a meticulous process that involves constant refinement until the mask is smooth and ready to be painted.
Afterward, she hand-blends pigments and takes care to blacken the teeth.
This practice is known asohaguro, a custom that existed since the Heian period in the 8th century.
You don’t need to see the process to know that Noh masks are incredible.
But watching Nakamuraone of a growing number of female artisanswork with such skill and care is awe-inspiring.
Watch the mesmerizingdocumentary from Process Xbelow.
Nakamura hand-mixes the pigment used to paint the mask and brings the character to life.
The final result is incredible and a testament to her work.
Watch the entire process in a mesmerizing documentary.
