お面 - OMEN - Mask - Maske


In Japan, there are rich traditions of wearing masks that goes back to the earliest days of its recorded history. Japanese masks are used traditionally in theater, festivals or rituals. They are connected to folk myths and tales. Masks represent people, creatures, devil, ghosts, and animals.

Beyond the classical (and high-priced) masks, in Japan, it is very common to see especially in the traditional summer festivals children and young people wearing plastic masks of their favorite characters. The characters are usually traditional or fads at the time. From manga or anime characters to mythical creatures.
Recently, these masks are increasingly popular amongst cosplayers globally.

◆ quality



The most important working process is the mold making. The more elaborate mold will be finished more nice-looking products. To create muscle surges and delicate expressions on the face mask, are required experience and skills. The mask craftsman makes every effort for the prototype creation. This is a true three-dimensional work of art.

 

All masks we offer you are produced by a Japanese well-established festival mask-maker omatsuriland, who build from stunning original mold in handmade one by one. In finish, the mold out masks are coated by spray coloring for getting a premium matte texture.

 *left: handmade original mold ⇒ right: finished Mask

◆ 6 variations entertains you!


👈 Size Notation / Größenhinweis

 

 

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* The colors might be slightly different from the actual products 

   due to different device screen settings.

* Display stand in the product image is NOT included accessory.


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1) KO-OMOTE

[size (approximate)]

Height  210 mm

Width   140 mm

Depth  65 mm

Weight   40 g

 

[Material]  PVC

2) SUJIKUMA

[size (approximate)]

Height  210 mm

Width    150 mm

Depth   60 mm

Weight    40 g

 

[Material]  PVC

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3) HANNYA

[size (approximate)]

Height  240 mm

Width   165 mm

Depth  55 mm

Weight   45 g

 

[Material]  PVC

4) KITSUNE

     - white -

[size (approximate)]

Height  220 mm

Width   145 mm

Depth  80 mm

Weight   40 g  

[Material] PVC

5) KITSUNE

      -black -

[size (approximate)]

Height  220 mm

Width   145 mm

Depth  80 mm

Weight   40 g 

[Material] PVC

6) KITSUNE

     - half -

[size (approximate)]

Height  230 mm

Width   160 mm

Depth  80 mm

Weight   40 g

 [Material] PVC


☆ OMEN Mask

Japanese plastic face masks with elastic string attached to hold them on your head.
Ideal for festival, cosplay or Halloween.

Finishing of mask's surface is egg-like a mat white paint.

Suitable for both adults and children aged 7 years+

Individual packaging

 

Material..... (mask) PVC -  (string) polyester, rubber

manufacturer... Daishin/Omatsuri-Land, Tokyo/Japan

made in China

 

Japanische Plastik Masken mit einer elastischen Schnur, die sie am Kopf hält.
Ideal für Festival, Cosplay oder Halloween.
Die Oberfläche der Maske ist eiförmig wie eine matte weiße Farbe.
Geeignet für Erwachsene und Kinder ab 7 Jahren
Einzelverpackung
 
Material ...... (Maske) PVC  - (Schnur) Polyester, Gummi
Hersteller ... Daishin/Omatsuri-Land, Tokio/Japan
in China hergestellt

 

Japanese OMEN mask*** new

19,90 €

  • Lieferzeit 2-3 Werktage *1 / Shipping 2-3 working days *1

◆ Character introduction


Kitsune

Kitsune is Japanese word for fox. In Japanese traditions, foxes are thought to be the messengers of the goddess Inari, who is the protector of rice, agriculture, and fertility. So, kitsune brings rich harvest, and it is a symbol of wealth. In Japanese myth, the gods themselves may appear as foxes. In other stories, foxes may appear as beautiful women to trick humans. Kitsune masks play a role in various festivals that celebrate these old myths.

Fox mask becomes popular among young people in Europe because BABYMETAL, a J-pop idol performs with it....

Sujikuma

One of the most iconic parts of kabuki role, Sujikuma. Actors apply their own make-up by painting their faces and necks white, then adding stylized lines in red, black or blue. This method of make-up called kumadori, it is specific to kabuki. The purpose of Kumadori is to exaggerate the veins and muscles to make them stand out, in order to express the movement of the actors’ facial expressions. By doing so, the actors are able to express that changing emotions to the audience. Especially, the red kumadori expresses justice, courage and strength so it is the color of make-up for the hero.

Ko-omote

As Noh is an art form that utilizes masks, there is a great variety of them. There are originally about 60 basic types of masks used in Noh plays. Among them, masks worn for female roles are particularly well known and rich in variety. Ko-omote, represents pure and innocent beauty of a young women. It is the most popular type of the Noh female masks that first comes into people's minds. The eyes, nose and mouth are placed a little closer to the center and it has a high-browed forehead and plump cheeks and chin.

Hannya

Hannya masks are also used in Noh theater, represented a female demon filled with malicious jealousy and hatred. Two sharp horns sprout from the temples, and bulbous, metallic eyes lie half hidden beneath scowling brows. The gaping mouth is full of gold teeth, with upper and lower fangs that heighten her ferocity.
In the Noh, the Hannya masks are worn by actors as a female charactor who betrayed or spurned by their lovers or as demons who first appear in human form to trap the unwary.