An oshiguma (押隈) is an impression of the kumadori (face make-up) of kabuki actors on a piece of cloth, usually silk or cotton, created as an artwork and memento.
Oshiguma are customarily made after the performance of a kabuki play, though not necessarily after every performance, and given as highly valued souvenirs of the event. A single oshiguma may have face-impressions from one or several actors, usually all from the same show, illustrating the make-up designs for major characters in the play. It may also include autographs, dates and additional inscriptions; sometimes other graphic elements are added to the design.
The same term can also be used to describe an artistic depiction of kabuki make-up created by other means, but intended to emulate the appearance of a face-print.
See also
- Oshiroi, the white foundation used by kabuki actors
- Clown Egg Register
External links
- "Anatomy of an Oshiguma 押隈の 解剖学です". via Scribd.com
- "Kabuki Oshiguma Redux agostinoarts". Christopher Agostino. February 21, 2012.
- "Kabuki actors oshiguma face pressing - Contributed by trevorormandi". BBC History of the World.
- "Kumadori". Immortalgeisha.com. May 18, 2011.
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