The salt maidens Matsukaze and Murasame from the kabuki dance 'Shiokumi' (Salt gathering)

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The salt maidens Matsukaze and Murasame are central characters in the kabuki dance 'Shiokumi' (Salt Gathering), a work attributed to the artist Katsushika Hokuto. This dance is a poignant and evocative piece within the kabuki repertoire, drawing from classical Japanese literature and folklore to explore themes of love, longing, and the ephemeral nature of human existence.

Matsukaze and Murasame are traditionally depicted as sisters who are salt gatherers living by the seashore. Their story is deeply rooted in the classical Noh play "Matsukaze," which was written by the renowned playwright Kan'ami and later adapted into various forms of Japanese theater, including kabuki. In the Noh play, the sisters fall in love with the exiled courtier Yukihira, who eventually leaves them to return to the capital. The sisters are left to pine for him, their sorrow and longing symbolized by their daily labor of gathering salt from the sea.

In 'Shiokumi,' the kabuki adaptation, the dance focuses on the emotional and physical toil of the sisters as they perform their salt-gathering tasks. The choreography and music are designed to evoke the rhythmic and repetitive nature of their work, as well as their deep emotional connection to Yukihira. The dance is characterized by its graceful movements and the use of traditional props, such as buckets and ladles, which the performers use to mimic the process of collecting and carrying saltwater.

The portrayal of Matsukaze and Murasame in 'Shiokumi' is notable for its emphasis on the beauty and tragedy of their plight. The dance captures the essence of their unfulfilled love and the haunting presence of Yukihira in their lives. Through their movements and expressions, the performers convey the sisters' inner turmoil and the enduring impact of their lost love.

'Shiokumi' is a testament to the enduring appeal of classical Japanese themes and the ability of kabuki to adapt and reinterpret these stories for new audiences. The salt maidens Matsukaze and Murasame remain iconic figures within the kabuki tradition, embodying the timeless human experiences of love, loss, and longing.

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