Art / Craft
RSS feedA Classicist of Sometsuke: Yamamoto Choza
Kutani ware craftsman Yamamoto Choza blends traditional techniques with current trends to craft sometsuke masterpieces.
From Tree to Treasure: Cherry Bark Craft From YATSUYANAGI
Learn about kabazaiku, or cherry bark craftsmanship, at Yatsuyanagi, where bark transforms into handcrafted treasures.
Matsukan Chopsticks Set: Sound of the Sea Series
Discover Matsukan's Sound of the Sea chopsticks, blending Wakasa lacquerware, ocean inspirations, and local heritage.
Seigado—The Radiant Beauty of Copper
Explore Seigado's studio and discover traditional hand-hammered copperware, with insights on production, design, and more.
Painter of the Northern Seas, Art and Life of Kitamura Takashi
Kutani ware master Kitamura Takashi speaks on his journey and taking inspiration from Edo-period ships and Japan’s seas.
Set for Spring: Musubi Mono Japanese Dinnerware Sets
Discover the latest Japanese dinnerware sets from Musubi Mono. The sets include kobachi bowls, plates, trays, and more.
Walking Through Okawachiyama: A Village of Secretive Pottery
Explore Okawachiyama, a pottery village famous for historic Imari Nabeshima ware, traditional kilns, and stunning scenery.
A Journey into the Heart of Kumiko Woodworking
Team Musubi learned more about kumiko a Japanese woodworking technique that uses no nails, at Ominato Bunkichi Shoten.
The Charm of Matsukan Chopsticks
Whether colorful, traditional, or made from bamboo, Matsukan's chopsticks add joy and beauty to your dining table.
MUSUBI KILN Chado Series: A Journey Through the Chabako Tea Ceremony
Learn about the history, use, and significance of chabako, wooden boxes used to hold tools for Japanese tea ceremonies.
Kosen Kiln's Workshop: A Magical Mystery Tour of Nabeshima Celadon
Explore the traditions and legacy of Nabeshima celadon through our interview with Kosen Kiln's master, Kawasoe Takahiko.
Mitsui Tatsuya: Guardian of Kutani Ware's Eternal Beauty
Mitsui Tatsuya bridges past and present, preserving Kutani ware's legacy through vibrant ko-Kutani overglaze painting.
Reviving Tradition: Kawasoe Takahiko's Vision for Nabeshima Ware
Learn more about Kosen Kiln's celadon ceramics, their esteemed history, and protecting the future of Nabeshima ware.
Brush Strokes of Tradition: The Maki-e Mastery of Morita Masatoshi
We pay a visit to Morita Masatoshi, an artist who has been enchanted by the art of maki-e since for nearly five decades.
Gift Ideas for Tea Ceremony Utensils
Give the gift of authentic Japanese tea ceremony items, with each utensil holding its own special meaning.
The Birth of the Moist Series: Inside Hataman Touen's Workshop
We visit the Hataman Touen workshop to see where the Moist series and other handcrafted Japanese tableware are made.