These wooden masks, used in an ancient form of Japanese theater called Noh, were made to be expressionless. But performers are charged with using slight and subtle movements to reveal the hidden ...

The Female Artisans Honoring, and Reinventing, Japanese Noh Masks. In taking on the male-dominated theatrical craft, ... Nakamura in her Noh-inspired mask “Okina” (2022).

Start your holiday season with a celebration of Japanese culture! Create masks inspired by the Noh musical drama tradition in Japan. Noh masks are made from Japanese cypress and typically worn by the ...