Category Archives: Japanese Traditional Crafts

Ohzu Washi japanese paper, a traditional craft, artistic products of Washi
Innovation of High Grade “Taishu Washi” Japanese Paper – How They Are Used Today?

What is Ohzu Washi Japanese Paper? (Image: ozuwashi.co.jp) Ohzu Washi made in Ehime prefecture has [...]

05
Sep
Awa Washi japanese paper, a traditional craft, paper under lighting
Surprisingly, Got 36,000 Likes! On Young and Energetic Awa Washi Brand

A big difference on Awa washi Japanese paper is there. Different from other Washi papers [...]

04
Sep
Ohuchi lacuqerware, a traditional Japanese craft, making process of drawing autumn flower pattern
Lacquer Dolls Representing Matrimonial Happiness: Ohuchi Lacquerware

Ohuchi lacquerware is a traditional craft lasts for over 600 years. The lacquerware has a [...]

04
Sep
Kishu lacquerware, a Japanese traditional craft, simple red and black vase
Pattern of Red and Black by Miracle: Kishu Lacquerware

Simple and durable, Kishu Lacquerware is one of practical Japanese lacquerwares that can be used [...]

03
Sep
Kumano brushes for makeup, a Japanese craft, a brush sold in a shop
Why They Stick to Handmade? Worlds Famous Kumano Makeup Brushes

Kumano brush has become widely known among women who wishes to be considerate of their [...]

31
Aug
Inshu Washi Japanese paper, a Japanese traditional craft, very old text written
Why the World’s Best Calligraphy Masters Love Inshu-washi Japanese Paper?

Drawing paper made specifically for the needs Japanese calligraphy, India-ink painting, and traditional brush art: [...]

30
Aug
Fukuyama Japanese harp - Koto, a japanese traditional craft, details of decorations
Hand Crafted Elegance of Harp – Fukuyama Japanese Harp

The appearance of Japanese harp is quite different from that of Western harps. In fact, [...]

30
Aug
Takayama Tea Whisk, origin of tea whisk, a Japanese traditional craft, using in tea ceremony
Most Important Item for Wabi-Sabi Tea Ceremony – Takayama Tea Whisks

What is a Tea Whisk? A Must-have Item for Tea Making (Image: macaro-ni.jp) Takayama Tea [...]

28
Aug
Buddhist Architecture, KongoRikishi Buddha statue
Best 4 Features of Japan’s Buddhist Architecture: Temples, Statues, and Gardens

You’ve seen them on postcards; you’ve seen them in movies; you’ve seen your friends posed [...]

28
Aug
Japanese arts and crafts: Hokusai Grate Wave
15 of Japan’s Best Forms of Art: The Tradition and Beauty of the Islands and their Peoples

1. Ukiyo-e: Japanese Woodblock Prints Commonly depicting scenes of daily life or the natural world, [...]

27
Aug