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Nibutani bark cloth | traditional crafts from Ainu
【】 Nibutani Bark Cloth (called Nibutani-attushi in Japanese) is a bark fiber fabric produced in the region surrounding the the town of Biratori, Hokkaido. The term Nibutani originates from Niputai which is an Ainu (indigenous people of... -
Nibutani board |Ainu’s ethnic culture in traditional craft
【】 Different traditional crafts have developed in different parts of Japan. They are diverse, ranging from the famous to those known only in that region. There are 48 prefectures in Japan, so I will go on to explain the major tradition... -
Mashiko ware | The only one Traditional Craft in Tochigi
【】 Mashiko ware is characterized by the texture of the clay. The clay from the prefecture contains many air bubbles, which makes it unsuitable for fine work, and it is inevitably thick like Akazu ware. This is what gives Mashiko Potter... -
Kasama ware having more than 100 years history
【】 Kasama is the oldest pottery production center in the Kanto region. The style of pottery varies from kiln to kiln. Let's take a look at the history and main characteristics of Kasama ware today. The oldest pottery in Kanto region Ka... -
Heian period | The era for the birth of traditional crafts
【Heian Period brought about various culture and traditional crafts】 In the previous page, we share some culture and trends in Heian period. This article explains deeper aspects of this era. Back to the previous page Architecture The ar... -
Heian period | The foundation of traditional Japanese crafts
【History tells the characteristics of traditional crafts】 The history of Japan, such as Heian period, cannot be left out when discussing traditional crafts. However, this does not mean that we will introduce the entire history of Japan... -
What differentiate officially accredited traditional crafts from others?
【"Traditional Japanese crafts" are special from others】 What is the difference between traditional crafts and local crafts?" What is the line between traditional crafts and traditional culture? First of all, traditional crafts refer to... -
Shigaraki ware | Eye-catchy Raccoon dog pottery
【】 Shigaraki ware is a pottery produced mainly in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. It is one of the six oldest kilns in Japan. It is characterized by its high quality, sticky clay, and has been used to make a wide range of ... -
Elaborate Silver crafts |Japanese traditional crafts
【】 As the name suggests, silversmithing ( or silver crafts) is a product made from silver. The name "silversmithing" refers to small ornaments and interior goods mainly composed with pure silver. The history of the silver age dates bac... -
Japanese Tea culture | Traditional Japanese lifestyle
【Japanese Tea forms Our culture and society】 Tea is an indispensable part of Japanese culture, especially when discussing food culture. In some countries, the word "tea" refers to black tea, but in Japan, it is more like green tea or b...
