Traditional crafts by prefecture– category –
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Hakata-ori is one of Japan’s Famous traditional textile products
【Along with Nishijin brocade, Hakata-ori is one of Japan's finest traditional textiles】 Hakata-ori is a silk fabric considered a specialty of Fukuoka Prefecture. It is one of the three major textiles in Japan, along with Nishijin broca... -
Agano-yaki is famous for one of seven kilns in Japan
【】 Agano-yaki is a type of pottery produced in Fukuchi Town, Tagawa County, Fukuoka Prefecture. It was first used as tea ceremony utensils, and by the Tokugawa period (1600-1868), it had become so famous that it was selected as one of ... -
Kurume Kasuri is unique with its fine indigo color
【Kurume Kasuri, simplicity and beauty for everyday wear】 Kurume Kasuri is a cotton fabric from the Chikugo region. The durable cotton fabric was ideal for work clothes and was hand-woven by each family in the past. About 200 years ag... -
Koishiwara Pottery makes the most of earthen nature
【Koishiwara Pottery, "the ultimate in beauty for practical use"】 Koishiwara Pottery is produced in the Koishiwara region of Higashimine Village, Asakura County, Fukuoka Prefecture. The Koishiwara district is situated in an area of lush... -
Yame Chochin make fantastic night in Japanese Summer festival
【Yame Chochin portraits overwhelming beauty】 Yame chochin are a traditional handicraft made in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. They are generally used as Bon Festival lanterns, featuring a spiral frame called Ichijo Rasenshiki and beaut... -
Ouchi lacquer is beautiful with its red color
【Ouchi lacquer is also popular doll traditional Japanese crafts.】 Ouchi lacquer , also called Ouchi-nuri, refers to lacquerware made in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and was named after the Ouchi clan, a feudal lord, in the Mur... -
Hagi Ware is good for Quality and Warm color
【Hagi ware makes the most of the color and texture of the clay from which it is made】 Hagi ware, also named at Hagi-yaki, is a traditional craft produced mainly in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The colors and decorations are underst... -
Inshu Washi Makes The Most Of Clean Water and Trees
【Inshu washi boasts one of the highest quality of all washi】 Paper introduced from Europe and the United States after the Meiji era (1868-1912) is called "Western paper," while paper made by traditional Japanese methods is called "Wash... -
Yumihama Kasuri is unique with indigo-color and weaving patterns
【Yumihama Kasuri is extremely close to daily life】 Yumihama kasuri is manufactured in Yonago City and Sakaiminato City on the Yumihama Peninsula in Tottori Prefecture. It is named Yumihama-kasuri because it is made on Yumigahama beach,... -
Nara brush is one of the most historical brushes
【】 The Nara brush is a brush made in the Yamato-Koriyama City area of Nara City, Nara Prefecture. It was designated as a traditional craft in October 1977 in recognition of the traditions inherited from the ancient times. From the sele...
