Category Archives: Japanese Traditional Crafts

Nishijin-ori Textile, a Japanese traditional craft in Kyoto for Kimono, Kimono show in Nishijin museum
The Stylish Fabrics Original to Kyoto – Nishijin-ori Textiles

Nishijin is an area in the northwestern part of Kyoto, and the main production area [...]

15
Aug
Traditional Japanese chef knives, Sakai knives, sharpening with waterstone
The Historic and Legendary Sakai Knife: One of Japan’s Best Kitchen Knives

When searching for the most durable and highest performance Japanese blades, you will likely hear [...]

14
Aug
Echizen cutlery, a Japanese traditional craft, a famous steak knife
Space Age Technology Cutting Your Steak: State of the Art Echizen Cutlery

Echizen uchi-hamono are the famous bladed utensils from Echizen city known for their double-layered (ni-mai [...]

13
Aug
Kyoto lacquerware, a Japanese crafts, a beautiful box
Kyoto Lacquerware expresses the beauties of Japan; Wabi & Sabi

Kyoto Lacquerware produced in Kyoto expresses the beauties of Japan; “Wabi and Sabi.” Because the [...]

11
Aug
Etchu Washi Japanese paper, a Japanese traditional craft, loved and used by Pablo Picaso
The History and Usage of Echizen-washi Japanese Paper: From Japan’s Oldest Currency to Traditional Art

(Image: wapls.jp) Used in the making of both Japan’s oldest feudal paper currency, the Fukui [...]

10
Aug
Wakasa Agate Craft, a Japanese craft, a Sake cup with agate saucer
The Treasure of Transparent and Brilliant Red – Wakasa Agate Craft

(Images: nippon-san.com, premium-j.jp, ishino-hana.com) Agate, or ‘menou’ in Japanese, is a bright red jewelry that [...]

09
Aug
Echizen Lacquerware, a Japanese traditional craft, various products
The Modern Style “Echizen Lacquerware”－ More Than 80% of Domestic Share

Echizen Lacquerware is a beloved item often used to celebrate ‘hare-no-hi’, a joyous event such [...]

08
Aug
Niigata Lacquerware, a Japanese traditional craft, bamboo-like painted vase
The Lacquerware which expresses bamboo – Niigata Lacquerware

(Image: Aoyama Square) The most popular painting technique of Niigata Lacquerware is Bamboo panting (Take-Nuri). [...]

07
Aug
Wajima-nuri Lacquerware, a Japanese craft and art, Sake serving set
Wajima-nuri Lacquerware: Embodying The Strength and Beauty of Japan and its People

(Image: art-toukei.com) (Image: wajimanuri.biz) (Image: wajimanuri.info) Wajima-nuri lacquerware is distinguished for its use of a [...]

07
Aug
Kinkaku-ji temple, built with Kanazawa gold leaves
What makes Kinkakuji Temple Gold – Kanazawa Gold Leaf

(Image: Aoyama Square) (Image: www.resorttrust-shop.com) (Image: tajima-kinpaku.com) Golden leaf of Kanazawa, which take up 98% [...]

06
Aug