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Robert Clarke

Jun 21, 20231 min read

Hemp Leaf Motif

The asa-no-ha hemp leaf is one of Japan's iconic motifs incorporated into international design worldwide. Hemp kimono fabric with...

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Robert Clarke

Jun 21, 20232 min read

Weaving, Fabrics, and Clothing

Hemp fabrics formed a mainstay of traditional Japanese clothing culture from the most functional of work clothing to the ritual attire of...

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Robert Clarke

Jun 21, 20231 min read

Sumo and Hemp

Traditional Japanese sumo wrestling has its roots in early agricultural rites and today is rich with Shinto symbolism. A yokozuna grand...

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Robert Clarke

Jun 21, 20231 min read

Hemp in Ritual Contexts

Hemp also forms a part of ritual practice apart from Shinto shrines in public festivals and home worship. A single strand of hemp rope...

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Robert Clarke

Jun 21, 20232 min read

Hemp and Shinto

Traditionally hemp bast strips were twisted into shinto ceremonial ropes including the shimenawa rope often stretched across the iconic...

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