Traditional crafts– category –
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Nambu ironware | One of the most famous Japanese crafts
【Nambu Ironware (Nambu Tekki)】 Traditional crafts by prefecture, this time Iwate Prefecture. Iwate Prefecture is known for its Nambu ironware. This is definitely not to be missed. Nambu ironware is one of the most well-known traditiona... -
Traditional craft in Aomori | endemic culture nurturing various crafts
【Tsugaru Biidoro】 Traditional craft in Aomori is so diverse and unique. Today we will introduce them! The first traditional craft is "Tsugaru Biidoro." It is a glass artifact made by applying the process of making floating balls for fi... -
Tsugaru-nuri | Exclusive beaty and simplicity
【Tsugaru-nuri】 We are introducing traditional crafts of each prefecture, and this is for Aomori where the most north prefecture in mainland Japan. It used to be cut off from the cultures of the central part of Japan at the time due to ... -
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... -
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... -
Traditional culture and crafts in Kyoto | Nishijin Brocade
【This is the Traditional Japanese craft: Fabric for Kimono】 Some of the visitors of this website have visited Kyoto which captures hearts all over the world. You probably know why Kyoto is so famous in the world. The city remains vario...
