A kiseru (煙管) is a Japanese smoking pipe, traditionally used for smoking kizami, a finely shredded tobacco product resembling hair. [1] The word kiseru is said to have originated from the Khmer word khsier around the 16th century, while it is also said that the word originated from the Portuguese que sorver ("which is drawn"). [2][3]

2022年10月21日 · In short, the kiseru is a traditional Japanese tobacco pipe. The basic design of the kiseru is quite similar to that of other pipes from the Early Modern period, consisting of a small bowl, a shank, and a mouthpiece, though there is significant variation in …

2023年7月13日 · The kiseru is Japanese smoking pipe with a rich history. It was originally introduced to Japan from China in the 17th century. It underwent significant transformations as it adapted to Japanese customs and tastes. The word “kiseru” itself is derived from the Japanese term “kizami shakuhachi,” meaning “shortened shakuhachi flute.”

The cylindrical kiseru pipe case and the pouch for keeping the finely-cut tobacco are customarily carried around by tying them to the kimono sash. There are various types of material, metal...

4 天之前 · While it is common to use cigar or pipe as a tool to smoke tobacco leaves abroad, Japan invented a special tool for smoking called 煙管(KISERU). KISERU is the smallest smoking tool that has a pipe bowl and was a popular item to reflect its owner’s uniqueness during the Edo Period (from 1603 to 1868）.

2 天之前 · KISERU is the smallest smoking tool that has a pipe bowl and was a popular item to reflect its owner’s uniqueness during the Edo Period (from 1603 to 1868）. While it is common to use cigar or pipe as a tool to smoke tobacco leaves abroad, Japan invented a special tool for smoking called 煙管 (KISERU).

Tobacco is smoked as follows: Form finely-shredded fibrous tobacco into a ball of a suitable size. Fill up the bowl on the gankubi with the ball of tobacco. Some smokers fill it up by sticking the gankubi into a tobacco pouch. Fire up the kiseru, moving the gankubi closer to …

The lesson explores the kiseru, a traditional Japanese tobacco pipe that served not only as a smoking tool but also as an improvised weapon for both samurai and commoners. During the Edo period, the kiseru evolved into a status symbol and, in its combat forms like the kenkakiseru and tachi-kiseru, provided a means of self-defense when swords ...

A kiseru (煙管) is a Japanese smoking pipe, traditionally used for smoking kizami, a finely shredded tobacco product resembling hair. The word kiseru is said to have originated from the Khmer word khsier around the 16th century, while it is also said that the word originated from the Portuguese que sorver ("which is drawn").

2015年7月29日 · ”Kiseru” is a traditional Japanese smoking pipe with 400-year history. One packs cut tobacco into the small round dish at the end, it is then lit and smoked. It was the only decorative accessory for men in Edo to Meiji eras. ”Kiseru” are often decorated with delicate carvings showing unique Japanese aesthetics.