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Iiyama Butsudan, a Buddhist altar dedicated to ancestors | Traditional crafts in Nagano
Source: Shun Ei - Do Iiyama Buddhist Altar, a traditional handicraft decorated with three-dimensional gold leaf Japan has long been strongly influenced by Buddhism, and Buddhism has been deeply involved in events related to death in... -
Shinshu pongee with a prestigious texture | Traditional Japanese crafts in Nagano
https://www.go-nagano.net/theme/id=19199Shinshu pongee, a traditional craft that can never be made the same The characteristic of Shinshu pongee is said to be its austere luster and folk art-like high quality dyeing. Raw silk, silkworms,... -
Shinshu Cutlery loved by craftsmen in various fields | Traditional Japanese crafts in Nagano prefecture
https://shikinobi.com/kinkou/2What is Shinshu Uchihamono?Shinshu Uchihamono are forged blades that are formed by heating iron and beating it repeatedly with a hammer. Each craftsman forges each piece and each knife by hand to create a pr... -
Kiso Lacquerware Is The Masterpiece Of Red Colored Lacquer
【】 Kiso lacquerware is made in and around Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, formerly Kushikawa Village, Kiso County. Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, where Kiso lacquerware is produced, is located at an elevation of about 900 meters a... -
Top quality furniture in harmony with living space | Traditional Japanese crafts in Nagano
Source: GoJapanMatsumoto Folk Craft Furniture stands out for its beautiful grain and unique technique Matsumoto folk craft furniture is Japanese tradtional craft that characterized not only by the beauty of the wood grain and the warmth ... -
Koshu hand-carved seal | Stamps that will never be duplicated
【】 Koshu hand-carved seal mainly comes from Kofu City and Ichikawamisato-cho, Nishiyashiro-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture. Especially, Ichikawamisato-cho, Nishiyashiro-gun is called "village of stamps," and the culture of stamps has taken r... -
Koshu Inden | Splendidly makes the most of deerskin and lacquer
【Traditional Japanese craft nurtured at the foot of Mt. Fuji】 Today, we will introduce a traditional crafts in Yamanashi prefecture, the central part s of Japan, where Mt, Fuji stands with its magnificent figures. Yamanashi is very hot... -
Koshu Crystal Gemstone is The Outstanding Art of Japanese Craftmanship
【】 Koshu Crystal gemstone work is a Japanese traditional craft using natural gemstones produced in Fuefuki-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture, which is blessed with rich forests and water resources. Precious stones such as quartz, jade, jasper,... -
Echizen Knives Is Unique For Its outstanding Sharpness
【】 Echizen knives, also called "Echizen Uchihamono" refers to cutlery made mainly in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture. In 1979, it became the first cutlery production area in Japan to be designated as a traditional craft. Echizen Uchiham... -
Wakasa agate work | a unique red colored stripe pattern
【Wakasa agate work, Traditional crafts pursuing the luster of depth】 Wakasa agate work is a traditional craft of Obama City, Fukui Prefecture. The raw stones are vividly colored by Wakasa's unique "quenching" technique, and are carved ...
