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Custom Orders Now Available in MUSUBI Gallery

Custom Orders Now Available in MUSUBI Gallery

Custom Orders Now Available in MUSUBI Gallery
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Custom Orders Now Available in MUSUBI Gallery

Commission a one-of-a-kind artwork from MUSUBI Gallery, featuring museum-level Japanese craftsmanship by master artisans.

Hori Toshiro: Mastery of Black and White Teaware
Art / Craft

Hori Toshiro: The Living Legacy of Shino and Setoguro Teaware

Learn how Hori Toshiro became a master of ceramic teaware and his mission to keep traditional Mino pottery alive today.

Komatsu Shigeo: A Painter of Stillness, in Gold and Lacquer
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Komatsu Shigeo: A Maki-e Artisan of Stillness, in Gold and Lacquer

Meet master lacquer painter Komatsu Shigeo, and learn how he carries on Aizu’s legacy of gold and vermilion through hand-painted lacquerware art.

Maki-e in Transparency: The Innovative Art of Hariya Masayuki
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Maki-e in Transparency: The Innovative Art of Hariya Masayuki

Maki-e artist Hariya Masayuki fuses tradition and acrylic, creating natsume tea containers of shimmering beauty.

Shaped by Hand, Moved by Nature
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Shaped by Hand, Moved by Nature: Yamaura Saori

Explore the quiet beauty of Yamaura Saori’s hand-shaped ceramics, inspired by nature, daily life, and white glaze.

Breathing Bamboo: The Art of Japanese Painting by Mino Shodo
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Breathing Bamboo: The Art of Japanese Painting by Mino Shodo

Discover Mino Shodo’s expressive ink paintings of bamboo, capturing the spirit of nature through traditional brushwork.

Quiet Passion in Every Brushstroke: The Artistry of Satomi  Toshitaka
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Quiet Passion in Every Brushstroke: The Artistry of Satomi Toshitaka

Learn about Satomi Toshitaka, a Mikawachi ware craftsman whose passion and refined brushwork carry centuries of tradition.

Healing and Harmony: The Charm of Nakamura Toshito
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Healing and Harmony: The Charm of Nakamura Toshito

Explore the story behind Nakamura Toshito's ceramic paintings, with his latest work embodying nature's quiet tranquility.

The Artistry of Nakazato Ichiro: Elegance Born at the Fingertips
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The Artistry of Nakazato Ichiro: Elegance Born at the Fingertips

Meet Nakazato Ichiro, whose chrysanthemum carvings continue the centuries-old Mikawachi ware legacy on white porcelain.

Mori Toshiaki's Journey in Reimagining Bizen Ware
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Mori Toshiaki's Journey in Reimagining Bizen Ware

Learn about Bizen ware artisan Mori Toshiaki, and his unique forms, experimental firing, and a bold vision for the future.

Yamada Yoshiaki: Mastery in Sketching and the Beauty of Blank Space
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Yamada Yoshiaki: Mastery in Sketching and the Beauty of Blank Space

Meet Yamada Yoshiaki, a master of Kutani ware painting whose intricate sketches blend nature's beauty with blank space.

Fukushima Reiko: Conveying the Charm of Akae-Saibyo With Modern Sensibilities
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Fukushima Reiko: Conveying the Charm of Akae-Saibyo With Modern Sensibilities

Meet Kutani ware artisan Fukushima Reiko, who combines modern styles with traditional red akae-saibyo painting techniques.

Painter of the Northern Seas, Art and Life of Kitamura Takashi
CultureArt / Craft

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.

Voyages of Prosperity: The Kitamaebune Unveiled
Culture

Voyages of Prosperity: The Kitamaebune Unveiled

Learn about kitamaebune, Edo-period merchant ships that sailed Japan's seas and inspired master artisan Kitamura Takashi.

Mitsui Tatsuya: Guardian of Kutani Ware's Eternal Beauty
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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.

Nakada Kingyoku: The Evolving Legacy of Kutani Ware's Decorative Paintings
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Nakada Kingyoku: The Evolving Legacy of Kutani Ware's Decorative Paintings

Our interview with the artist innovating Kutani aochibu style by mixing it with the elegant morikin design.