An Introduction to Kabuki Makeup・Part 2: Kumadori

In this second video on kabuki makeup, we focus on the stylized system of kumadori, which heightens the beauty of many important roles on the repertoire, particularly those acted in the aragoto style. The kumadori was introduced in a primitive form by Ichikawa Danjūrō I at the end of the 17th century, most likely inspired by the puppet theatre.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Beniguma
03:34 Aiguma
04:57 Chaguma
05:19 Others
06:36 Ending