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Nibutani Works Official Website Renewal Opening

nibutani_master — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:42:53 +0000

The official website of Nibutani Works has been renewed.

We plan to update our vision and mission, introduce our management members and craftsmen, and also “readings” related to Ainu culture and Nibutani Works’ activities in the “Journal” section, which will be updated irregularly.

In the future, we would like to respond to any and all requests to utilize Ainu culture and crafts, whether in Japan or abroad.
No matter how big or small your project is, we can help you. Please feel free to contact us using the contact form. Thank you in advance for your support.

▼Nibutani Works official website
https://nibutani-works.jp/

ramgu products are now available at Japan House London store!

nibutani_master — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:38:35 +0000

The exhibition “Ainu Stories: Contemporary Lives by the Saru River” will be held at Japan House London from Thursday, November 16 to Sunday, April 21, 2024.
During the exhibition, ramgu products will be available at the store in Japan House London. We will also be releasing a new pattern by Taiki Hiramura at the same time.
Japan House London was created on Kensington Street, a main street in London, as a European hub for the growing interest in Japanese culture. As a cultural and commercial complex with galleries, a theater, select stores, restaurants, and a library, it offers activities that allow visitors to feel Japanese culture through their bodies and arouse their desire to consume it. The space was designed by interior designer Masamichi Katayama.

The exhibition is said to focus on the modern-day bearers of Ainu culture in Nibutani, Nibutani, Hiratori-cho, Saru-gun, Hokkaido, and will include themes such as language, environment, crafts, tourism, song, dance, and food. In addition to introducing today’s efforts to connect Ainu culture to the future, the exhibition is also said to cover the history of Hiratori Town and the historical exchange between the U.K. and Hiratori Town, so please visit the exhibition if you have a chance.

『Ainu Stories: Contemporary Lives by the Saru River』
Exhibition Period: November 16, 2023 (Thursday) － April 21, 2024 (Sunday)
Exhibition Location: Japan House London

▼Japan House London Official Website
https://www.japanhouselondon.uk/

Notice of ramgu price revision

nibutani_master — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 13:31:50 +0000

We are pleased to announce a price revision for ramgu products effective October 1.
We apologize for the two price revisions in a short period of time. The reasons are a bit lengthy, but we hope you will read the following.

Although the cost of materials and supplies has skyrocketed in recent years, we originally wanted to offer our products at a price that would be affordable to as many customers as possible, so we continued to sell our products at the very edge of our price range. As a result, we could only sell our products locally in Nibutani and through our online store, and it was frustrating that we could not expand our sales channels.

By implementing the price revision, we will be able to sell our products wholesale to retailers nationwide and overseas, which has been difficult until now. In addition, we are now moving in this direction.

Our vision is
“To create continuous work for young artisans and to preserve Ainu crafts for future generations.

If ramgu’s products catch the eyes of more people not only in Hokkaido but throughout Japan, young artisans in Nibutani may be given new job opportunities. We would like to expand this possibility to the fullest. With this in mind, we have decided to make this price revision after much consideration. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

※The portion sold at the Nibutani Craft Center will be sold at the current price. If you are interested, please visit the site and experience Ainu culture.

【Price Revisions】
■Target Products：All ramgu products (excluding those sold at Nibutani Craft Museum)
■Revision period：October 1, 2023
■Details of Revision：
・Cutting plate M size Before change: ¥11,000 (tax included)　→　fter change: ¥14,300 (tax included)
・Cutting plate L size Before change: ¥13,200 (tax included)）　→　After change: ¥16,500 (tax included)
・Pots and pans, size M Before change: ¥6,050 (tax included)　→　After change: ¥6,600 (tax included)
・Pots and pans, size L Before change: ¥6,600 (tax included)　→　After change: ¥7,700 (tax included)
■contact information：contact@nibutani-works.jp

We will be opening our first event at Chipsanquet!

nibutani_master — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:36:18 +0000

On August 19 and 20 (Sun.), the annual Ainu traditional event “Chipsanke” will be held in Nibutani, Biratori Town.
Chipsanke is the Ainu word for “boat-launching festival. After the traditional Ainu ceremony to ensure the safety of the festival, visitors can actually experience a boat ride down the Saru River in a chippu (wooden boat).

Nibutani Works will also sell ramgu products and event-exclusive T-shirts on the 19th and 20th.
Why not take this opportunity to experience traditional Ainu culture up close and personal and come visit Nibutani? We look forward to seeing you.

■Chipsanke Schedule
《Saturday, August 19, eve of the festival》
13:00〜14:00　Yukara and the Storyteller
17:00〜18:30　Utumnukara (Ainu wedding ceremony)
18:30〜20:30　Bon Festival dance
21:00〜　　　 exchange meeting

《8月20日（日）regular festival》
10:00〜10:45　Marriage Stone Festival　
10:00〜15:00　Wood Carving Experience
11:00〜12:30　Kamuinomi, ancient dance
13:00〜15:30　Chipsanke (grated from a boat)
13:00〜14:00　Yukara and the Storyteller

■Location
Around Nibutani Kotan

■T-Shirt Sales Locations
Tent booth in front of Kayano Shigeru Museum
〒055-0101 79-4 Nibutani, Hiratori-cho, Saru-gun, Hokkaido　　Click here for MAP

■Date and time of T-shirt sales
2023/8/19 15:00～18:00
2023/8/20 10:00～15:30

ramgu’s online store is now open!

nibutani_master — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 09:10:26 +0000

ramgu’s online store is now open. You can purchase ramgu products from anywhere in Japan at the following website.

▼ramgu online store
https://ramgu.theshop.jp/

The online store ships every Friday, so if you are in a hurry, please place your order well in advance.

Currently only one ramgu product is available for sale in stores as follows.

▼Biratori Town Ainu Culture Information Center (Nibutani Craft Center)
http://www.town.biratori.hokkaido.jp/kankou/bunka/bunka10/

If you would like to see the actual product before purchasing, please visit Nibutani.