Traditional crafts by prefecture– category –
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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... -
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 ...
