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Lacquerware Studio: Kunio Saito
Kunio Saito of Urushigei Kobo Saito is working on developing new works that incorporate modern elements while still based on traditional lacquerware.
Lacquerware Studio: Kunio Saito
Kunio Saito of Urushigei Kobo Saito is working on developing new works that incorporate modern elements while still based on traditional lacquerware.
Lacquer artist Hiroki Settsu
Akita Kawatsuraya is a lacquerware production area with 800 years of history. Hiroki Settsu, the third generation of his family to work in lacquer crafts, is particular about consistent handcrafting...
Lacquer artist Hiroki Settsu
Akita Kawatsuraya is a lacquerware production area with 800 years of history. Hiroki Settsu, the third generation of his family to work in lacquer crafts, is particular about consistent handcrafting...
Akita Silver Wirework Yadome Engraving Workshop
Akita silver wire craftsmanship involves twisting thin pure silver wires together to create multiple spirals and wavy parts, which are then combined to form shapes.
Akita Silver Wirework Yadome Engraving Workshop
Akita silver wire craftsmanship involves twisting thin pure silver wires together to create multiple spirals and wavy parts, which are then combined to form shapes.
Odate Magewappa Eri Nakazawa
"Odate Magewappa" is mentioned in a verse of the Akita Ondo. There are various crafts called "Magemono" all over Japan, but Odate Magewappa is the only one designated as a...
Odate Magewappa Eri Nakazawa
"Odate Magewappa" is mentioned in a verse of the Akita Ondo. There are various crafts called "Magemono" all over Japan, but Odate Magewappa is the only one designated as a...
“Chigai Atelier” deepens and passes on the tech...
杢目銅とは、色の異なる金属（銀・銅・赤銅）を交互に重ね加熱圧着したものを金槌などで叩いて延ばし、彫りや削りを加えて杢目状の模様をつくり出す技法です。そして..
“Chigai Atelier” deepens and passes on the tech...
杢目銅とは、色の異なる金属（銀・銅・赤銅）を交互に重ね加熱圧着したものを金槌などで叩いて延ばし、彫りや削りを加えて杢目状の模様をつくり出す技法です。そして..
A new style of Akita silver filigree work ``Yad...
Akita silver wire work is designated as an intangible cultural property of Akita City and a traditional craft of Akita Prefecture. By twisting thin silver wires...
A new style of Akita silver filigree work ``Yad...
Akita silver wire work is designated as an intangible cultural property of Akita City and a traditional craft of Akita Prefecture. By twisting thin silver wires...