Art / Craft

What is Kutani Sometsuke Style?

Sometsuke is a style that paints a canvas only in indigo pigments. The beauty of this style attracts the viewer with its subtleness.

Nature's Gift in a Bento Box

Experience the soft, fresh aroma and smooth texture of Kishu cypress with the Hollowed Out Bento Box Series.

Interview with an Artist: Kaichiro Yamada - Designer of Hutlery

Discover the inspiration behind Kaichiro’s beautiful designs and the process of making Hutlery products.

Timeless Treasures: Japan's Love of Celadon Porcelain Throughout the Years

Discover Japan's timeless love for celadon porcelain, from ancient imperial treasures to captivating modern masterpieces.

Kutani Ware Styles Born from Japan's Modernization

There are various Kutani ware styles and techniques, ranging from gosai-de derived from Ko-Kutani, to the popular Akae–fine red painting.

The Japanese World of Gold

Here we will introduce what gold represents in Japan, as well as tableware pieces that reflect Japanese aesthetics.

What is Ko-Kutani Style?

Discover the bold colors and dynamic brushwork of Ko-Kutani style, the vibrant origin of Kutani ware still admired today.

Interview with Nakaya Shinichi, Specialist of Kutani Ware - History Part 1

Kutani ware was introduced in 1655, during the early Edo period (1603-1868), by Maeda Toshiharu, the Lord of Kaga-Daishoji Domain.

Enjoy Floral Arrangements with ALART Aluminum Vases

Learn about the different types of vases from ALART, suggested flower choices and tips on how to create a beautiful floral arrangement.

5 Items Created Through the Collaboration of Production Areas

There are many production centers in traditional crafts in japan. In recent years, some of them have begun to use new elements to make their products more attractive.

Interview With An Artist: Alyne Ohigashi - Tobe Ware

In a studio located in the peaceful mountains near the Seto Inland Sea, Alyne Ohigashi spends her days creating beautiful Tobe ware.

The Process of Making Kutani Ware

Kutani ware, while its vivid hues and bold patterns set it apart among Japanese ceramics, is produced through many processes.

Origami Challenge with Beautiful Washi Papers

Origami, one of Japan’s traditional cultures, is popular in many countries around the world.

Interview With An Artist: Ritsuzan Tomita - Chinkin

"Chinkin" is a technique that elegantly decorates the lustrous surface of lacquerware with gold.

Decorative Techniques for Japanese Lacquerware

Lacquerware is a representative Japanese craft. Its smooth, moist texture and elegant luminous beauty have a unique charm all their own.

Interview With An Artist: Rokusuke Tsuda - Kaga Mizuhiki

"Kaga Mizuhiki" was the first three-dimensional mizuhiki craft in Japan, which had previously been used for flat items such as betrothal gifts and special envelopes.