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Just like in music there are such classics as Bach and Beethoven, Japanese sword-making exist some names that are associated with exquisite perfection and art. Masamune is definitely one of them. His swords are famous for quality and originality and are considered as an example of that fine art of sword-making. What is most amazing is that at 13th century there weren't any sophisticated forging tools and steel used for sword-making was as a rule impure. Nevertheless, many sword-makers today can't compete with Masamune swords when it comes to elegance, nie (martensitic crystals in pearlite) and what's most important - quality.
At that time Japan was threatened by the Mongols so sword smiths were quite busy. A sword in hands of one samurai capable of killing ten thousand Mongols and beautiful enough as to wear it with pride - that was main requirement of samurais ordering swords and Masamune was the best at it.
There aren't many swords signed by Masamune. You may have heard about some of them, such as "Daikoku Masamune" or "Fudo Masamune". All of Masamune swords, 50 of them that survived to the present, are legally certified as state property of Japan or imperial regalia. That is why it is possible to see them only at exhibitions or sword shows. So next time you see an advertisement of such exhibition having Masamune name in it, don't think twice and go for it - you may not have another chance to see Masamune sword.
Goro Nyudo is Masamune's historical name. Historians believe he lived and worked in Sagami Province during 1288-1328 being taught by such famous sword smiths as Kunimitsu and Kunitsuna. Having worked with them Masamune learned their techniques and developed them creating the Soshu school of sword-making. There is a legend about Masamune's jittetsu (followers/disciples). They were 10 as the saying goes and they studied the art of sword-making with Masamune implementing their own ideas and methods of blade forging. Probably it was one of the first kind of workshops attended not only by beginners, but experienced and well-known sword smiths.
During 13th century Japanese samurai expected a weapon to be functional and beautiful at the same time that is why Masamune just like other sword smiths of that period had to accomplish this rather difficult task. Apart from their quality and elegance Masamune swords are famous for unique nie. Nie represents areas of glowing structure of crystalline embedded in temper line (hamon) or part of the blade between its ridgeline and temper line (ji). It's a result of steel interaction during process of quenching. In general the heated blade was covered with clay layers of different thickness and used in patterns followed by cold water quenching. Color contrast of the metal increased with different time of cooling creating light gray swirling patterns. When you look at them the first association that comes to your mind is moving clouds. This is one of the main features that distinguishes Masamune swords and makes them almost perfect.
Masamune swords have the biggest number of references in the catalogue of "Japanese swords of all times" (Kyoho Meibutsu Cho). His swords were believed to contain spiritual powers and there are many stories saying only people with pure soul were able to wield them.
James Peterson is a true swords lover. To read more articles about swords and swords history visit the Swords blog - Sharpblades.net. Also you can find a great number of japanease swords at the amazing Swords Shop.
Reincarnating the Sari Fashion Dresses
Gisele Bundchen loves the Indian sari even the Pussycat Dolls choose to go with this definite Indian flavour to the red carpet at the annual Fashion Rocks concert in New York. The sari has now fast becoming a substitute for the Little Black Dress and amazing gowns. The six yard elegance which is considered to be an Indian woman's greatest asset has witnessed a drastic makeover since its inception. From contemporary to classic designer to embroidered machine to handmade sari has become one of the most versatile garments in the world. In modern times many a known designers have changed the look of a sari restricting it not just to a 5 1/2mt drape but making it as prettier as ever.
Designers like Tarun Tahiliani and Nida Mahmood show cased the sari in new avatars at the recent Wills India Fashion Week. The sari according to them can be worn over a pair of jeans or jazzed up with a sexy slim belt for a trendy look. What's more young girls really liked these innovative styles. The designers have amazingly used Belts emphasizing on the waist adding more sexiness style and youthfulness to the entire personality. This idea of wearing saris over jeans is the interpretation of wearing a sari in a trendy manner. This is a trend that youngsters can follow for any casual party. It looks very chic and innovative especially if you are carrying the outfit with the right kind of accessories and look. Swarovski clad saris are also one of the recent trend setters as we have seen several designers using it on the runway.
Satya Paul the designer who is known for experimenting beautifully with this 6 feet drapes in 2007 showed a line of saris the Trouser Sari a pre- pleated sari with a trouser underneath. Since then designers like Anamika Khanna Sabyasachi Wendell Rod ricks Meera and Muzaffar Ali and Ravi Bajaj have all done their interpretations of sari. Sometimes edgy and trendy and sometimes easy- to- wear and comfortable the sari has transformed into many new avatars. Anamika Khanna in her Sari Spring Summer 2010 invented sari pyjamas where she used crushed muslin fabric combining the sari drape with casual pyjamas which filled in for petticoats. The sari is pleated around the right leg with a knotted pallu thrown casually over the shoulder. Next comes Sabyasachi whose chhotu saris or cropped saris as a part of his Fall-Winter 2009 collection were the ones that ended just before the ankle. The sari does not need to be pleated as it has ruches in the front and was totally dedicated to those who were weak in draping.
Menswear designer Ravi Bajaj at one of his shows in Los Angeles showcased Poncho Saris in 2009. There he made this six yard wonder more user-friendly by mixing it with traditional Japanese design. The sari which was made has a pleated skirt a neckline in the pallu which goes through the head and falls back over the shoulder giving it an effect of a poncho gown cum sari. Jai-Parvesh and Hemant-Nandita the designer duos swear by pre-pleated and lehenga saris which are easy to wear and carry at the same time. While pre-pleated saris are like skirts with pleats stitched on to them lehenga saris have a flowing silhouette below and has a heavy pallu replacing a well-draped dupatta on the left shoulder. On the international ramp the sari got its first push towards stardom when Valentino designed a sari dress for Jackie O way back in the 50s. Back in the '80s Zandra Rhodes the British fashion house took the sari and put zippers on it and combined it with a Victorian crinoline skirt. In another design she cut holes in the pallu for the arms to go through and the sari was draped over the head like a veil. In 2008, Jean Paul Gaultier designing for Hermes showed a line of sari dresses in his spring summer collection which was greatly appreciated by the Western market followed by a spring- summer line for Etro who showcased sari overalls or one piece jumpsuits with the sari drape. Freida Pinto who chose to wear a blue John Gallianosari-inspired gown with exquisite net detailing or Tina Fey hosting the show in a silver gown whose drapes took off from the Indian garment. So whether it is Jumpsuit kimono or poncho sari these classic six- yards drape is getting a twist that you can love or hate but can not ignore.
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For a UK burial/cremation, how are the deceased dressed?
In Japan, there are pre-funeral ceromonial rites, such as the dressing and cleansing of the body.
There is often a uniform 'last dress' code: "usually a suit for males and a kimono for females"
I have relatives who are Japanese and living in the UK who were wondering:
How are bodies dressed in the UK prior to cremation?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_funeral
Recent film on funeral preparation ceremonies: "Okuribito"
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238/
There is no formal dress code for the dead but it is usually their best clothes/favourite clothes or nightclothes
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