今月の写真は茅葺きの準備の様子です。茅葺きの前に、茅を小さい束にまとめる作業を行いました。茨城の各地から10名の職人さん(茅手さん)が来てくださり、大学生に指導して頂きました。(05/09/26)

The photograph of this month is an appearance of the preparation for thatched. Work to bring the Kaya together in a small bunch was done before thatched. Ten workmen (called "Kayate") came from various places in Ibaraki, and leading the Tsukuba university student. (05/09/26)